USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

66 -- F/0.85 QTH SOURCE SYSTEM AND ACCESSORIES SOL 5114-9-6009 DUE 092799 POC Lori J. Houghton, 309-681-6616 The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, Sugarbeet & Bean Research Lab, East Lansing, MI has the requirement for a F/0.85 Qth Source with accessories. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Solicitation No. 5114-9-6009 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3826 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. Line Item 1 F/O.85 QTH SOURCE, Oriel Instruments # 66997 or equal: 1 each; Set consists of: Socket Adapter, Oriel Instruments # 60043; or equal; 100W QTH Lamp, Oriel Instruments #6333; or equal; F/O.85 250 W QTH HSG, Oriel Instruments # 66881; or equal; Radiometric Power Supply, Oriel Instruments # 68931; or equal. Line Item 2 Fiber Optic Coupler, Oriel Instruments #77799; or equal: 1 each. Line Item 3 LLG VIS-NIR3 MM x 1 Meter, Oriel Instruments #77634 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 4 Glass Imagin Beam Probe, Oriel Instruments # 77651 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 5 BSC Lens 0.5 IN 38 MM FL, Oriel Instruments # 40230, or equal: 1 each. Line Item 6 Diffusing Beam Probe, Oriel Instruments # 77656 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 7 RD Mount Probeholder, Oriel Instruments # 77612 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 8 Rod Connector, Oriel Instruments # 14280 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 9 Standard Rod 2.0 inch, Oriel Instruments #12312 or equal: 2 each. Line Item 10 Stable Rod Holder- 3.0 inch, Oriel Instruments # 14422 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 11 Precision Rotator-Standard, Oriel Instruments # 13011 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 12 Offset Adapter-Standard, Oriel Instruments # 13088 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 13 Standard Rod 2.0 inch, Oriel Instruments # 12312 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 14 RD Mount Probeholder, Oriel Instruments # 77612 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 15 Inner Angle Bracket-Standard, Oriel Instruments # 11820 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 16 Glass Imaging Beam Probe, Oriel Instruments # 77651 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 17 BSC Lens 0.5 In 38 MM FL, Oriel Instruments # 40230 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 18 Glass Rect FO Bundle, Oriel Instruments # 77538 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 19 Fiber Bundle Holder, Oriel Instruments # 77358 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 20 MS257 Imaging Mono/Spectro, Oriel Instruments # 77702 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 21 Motorized Fast Shutter, Oriel Instruments # 77717 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 22 Multiple Grating Turret, Oriel Instruments # 77708 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 23 MIC Driven Slit w/Adaptor(257), Oriel Instruments # 74002 or equal: 2 each. Set consists of: Micrometer Driven Slit, Oriel Instruments # 74001 or equal; Assy Adapter Guide, Oriel Instruments # 74002 or equal. Line Item 24 MS257 Hand Controller, Oriel Instruments # 77709 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 25 GRAT 1200L/MM 750RBLZ M257, Oriel Instruments # 77752 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 26 GRAT 600L/MM 125ORBLZ M257, Oriel Instruments # 77767 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 27 GRAT 150L/MM 800RBLZ M257, Oriel Instruments # 77773 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 28 PYRO DET Head, 5MM DIA, CAFL, Oriel Instruments #70123 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 29 Merlin with IBEE Interface, Oriel Instruments # 70103 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 30 TRACQ32 Software Package, Oriel Instruments # 77888 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 31 Chopper, Small-Closed, Oriel Instruments # 75152 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 32 -- 2 Aperture Chopper Wheel, Oriel Instruments # 75162 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 33 -- 8 x 30 IN x 8 IN Optical Table, Oriel Instruments # 10424 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 34 Spectral Lamp Power Supply, Oriel Instruments # 6060 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 35 Calibration Lamp HGA, Oriel Instruments # 6035 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 36 Calibration Lamp XE, Oriel Instruments # 6033 or equal: 1 each. Line Item 37 Booklet of Typical Spectra, Oriel Instruments # 6052 or equal: 1 each. Delivery of the equipment shall be within 12 weeks after receipt of the purchase order and may be delivered to: USDA-ARS-MWA, Sugarbeet & Bean Research Unit, 494 Plan & Soil Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1325. Prices should reflect that they are FOB Destination. Price will include everything identified above. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The clauses may be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ Quotations will be evaluated on price, past performance, and proof of experience with this kind of equipment. Offerors must include with their quotation a list of at least four references to include Name, Company, Address, Phone and Fax Numbers, and e-mail address, if applicable. Offers to include a commercial warranty for equipment. Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, September 27, 1999 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. Fax quotations are acceptable. FAX No. (309) 681-6680. The POC for this acquisition is Lori J. Houghton, (309) 681-6616. Posted 09/15/99 (W-SN380695). (0258)

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