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J -- SERVICE MAINTENANCE LEO ELECTRON MICROSCOPE, MANUFACTURER CARL ZEISS SOL N00259-99-q-0078 DUE 091399 POC Carol Eberhard 619 532-8098 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation, number N00259-99-Q-0078, is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Award will be made based on PRICE and technical ability/past performance in the maintenance of the government equipment. For past performance evaluation, provide at least 3 references where repairs to specified equipment were done in past two years. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-12. This is an on site Service and Corrective Maintenance Contract on the listed Government Owned Equipment including all parts, labor, transportation and unlimited corrective maintenance calls. Nomenclature: Leo Electron Microscope, Manufacturer Carl Zeiss, Model: COM902; SERIAL: 6401 for period of 1 October 1999 to 30 September 2000 (Base Year), 1 Oct 00 -- 30 Sep 01 (Option Year 1) 1 Oct 01 -- 30 Sep 02 (Option Year 2), 1 Oct 02 -30 Sep 03 (Option Year 3). This acquisition incorporates the following FAR clauses: 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 95); 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 95) must be completed and submitted along with the proposal to request a copy of the Statement of Work (SOW) please contract Carol Eberhard at (619) 532-8098; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS COMMERICAL ITEMS (Oct 95). In accordance with FAR clause 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 95), 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS ; 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (Mar 1989) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR SPECIAL DISABLED AND VIETNAM ERA VETERAN (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR HANDICAPPED WORKERS (29 U.S.C. 793); and 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED AND VIETNAM VETERANS (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-48, EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATON OF SERVICE CONTRACT ACT PROVISIONS (May 1989); 52.232-33 MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT (Aug 1996); 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARY (May 1999); DFARS 252.204-7004 REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (May 1998), DFARS 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERICAL ITEMS (Oct 98) . This order will be a firm fixed price. All Responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered Posted 09/02/99 (W-SN376121). (0245)

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