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66 -- ANDROS ROBOTS!! SOL RFQ# FBICU9953!! DUE 091499 POC Anglea M. Brown, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-5286 17. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals/bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #FBICU9953, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #97-12. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3569 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed price contract. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis with Remotec Incorporated, 114 Union valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The requested equipment will be used by Hazmat personnel to perform reconnaissance missions. This purchase is being done on a sole source basis because through market research on the Internet no other source for such robots could be found. The requirements consists of the following: one (1) Andros Mark VI-A Robot; one (1) Andros Mini II Robot; one (1) Remote Mark VI Robot -- FOB-Destination -- Cheverly, MD and Quantico, VA. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal. However, interest parties may submit a proposal in which they identify their interest and capability. The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commerical Items (Apr 1999). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212.3- Offeror Representation and Certifications (Jan 1997) with its offer. All proposals shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 2:00 p.m. EST, 09/15/99. All proposals shall be clearly marked with RFQ #FBICU9953. All offerers are hereby notified that if your proposals is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late/nonresponsive. The Point of Contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Ms. Angela M. Brown, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above. Proposals can also be faxed to (202) 324-0570. A technically acceptable proposal must clearly show that the offeror can meet the minimum requirement of the Government. Award to be made within one (1) week after closing. Posted 08/31/99 (W-SN374924). (0243)

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