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67 -- DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM SOL NCI-RFQ-90224-NV DUE 092099 POC Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent, (301) 402-4509; Todd Cole, Contracting Officer (301) 402-4509 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, No. NCI-RFQ-90224-NV, includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR 97-13. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13.5 to use simplified procedures for commercial acquisitions. The Standard Industrial Code is 3861 and the business size is 500 employees. This solicitation is set-aside for small businesses. Requirement: The National Cancer Institute, on behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), requires a Digital Camera System for studies of peripheral nervous system development. The investigator will capture and archive high resolution digital images of immunofluorescence stained, sectioned animal tissues with the system. These images will then be easily and directly processed into high quality figures documenting laboratory results for publication. The investigator will avoid the time delay, expenses, and uncertainty associated with processing photographic materials, as well as avoiding the loss in resolution and quality associated with digitization of photographic materials, prior to production of microscopic images for publication. The system shall include the following: a high resolution (6.7 square micron pixel size) and high sensitivity camera coupled to a liquid crystal filter device for acquiring color images of immunofluoresent staining; software allowing computer control (via user writable macros) of an existing Zeiss microscope (AxioPlan-2 / Phot-2 for Macintosh), camera filter device and shutter; the system shall provide an integration of microscope controls for acquiring high quality microscopic images necessary for documenting research results; shall include installation and training at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor shall provide a Year 2000 Warranty for each hardware, software, and firmware product delivered under this contract. Nothing in this warranty shall be construed to limit any rights or remedies the Government may otherwise have under this contract with respect to defects other than Year 2000 performance. Delivery time shall be within 45 days after award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination or FOB Origin with transportation insurance provided by the vendor with inside delivery. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.2 12-1, INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -COMMERCIAL ITEMS -- WITH DUNS NUMBER ADDENDUM; FAR 52.2 12-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS; AND FAR 52.2 12-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS -- DEVIATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS. The following FAR clauses cited in paragraph (b) of the clause at FAR 52.2 12-5 are also applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY; FAR 52.222-35, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA; FAR 52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES; FAR 52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF VIETNAM ERA; AND FAR 52.225-2 1, BUY AMERICAN ACT -- NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT- BALANCE OF PAYMENT PROGRAM; 52.232-34; and PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER -- OTHER THAN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION. Offerors must provide descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other information in sufficient detail to demonstrate that their quotation fully meets the requirements of this solicitation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest price offer that fully meets the requirements of this solicitation. The award will be in the aggregate for all items listed herein. Offers must be in writing and one original and three copies of the following shall be submitted: 1) A completed SF-18 or SF-1449 with a completed "Schedule of Offered Supplies/Services," signed by an authorized individual to bind the organization; 2) A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items -- with Duns Number Addendum," signed by an authorized representative of the offeror; 3) descriptive literature and other information indicating that the quotation meets the requirements; 4) A copy of the most recent published price list; and 5) acknowledgment of amendments, if any. All offers and related materials must be received in the noted office by no later than 2:00 PM EST on September 20, 1999. Full text copies of the representations and certifications or other cited provisions and clauses may be obtained from Debbie Moore, Purchasing Agent, on (301) 402-4509. Please cite the solicitation number, NCI-RFQ-90224-NV, on your offer. Offers that fail to furnish the required information are reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration Posted 08/31/99 (W-SN374877). (0243)

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