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65 -- STANDING ORDER FOR ANTIBODY STAINS. ALL PART NUMBERS ARE VENTANA. SOL N00259-00-t-0043 DUE 032400 POC Loida Toledo, 619-532-8122(tel), 619-532-5596(fax) This notice is provided on a sole source basis, with an intent to award a firm fixed price order with Ventana Medical System. 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. The solicitation number, N00259-00-T-0043, is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). Award will be made based on price and availability . The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-15. This is a standing order for antibody stains. All parts numbers are Ventana Medical. Item 0001: PAS STAIN CAT# 860-014. Quantity: 12 Kit. Delivery date: 4/3/00. ; Item 0002: GMS STAIN CAT# 860-007. Quantity: 12 Kit. Delivery date: 4/3/00. ; Item 0003: IRON STAIN CAT# 860-009. Quantity: 6 Kit. Delivery date: 4/3/00. ; Item0004: RETICULUM STAIN CAT# 860-012. Quantity: 6 Kit. Delivery date: 4/3/00. ; Item 0005: TRICHROME STAIN CAT# 860-013. Quantity: 3 Kit. Delivery date: 4/3/00. ; Item 0006: ALCIAN BLUE 2.5 STAIN CAT# 860-002. Quantity: 1 Kit. Delivery date: 4/3/00. ; Item 0007: ALCIAN BLUE-PAS STAIN CAT# 860-003. Quantity: 1 Kit. Delivery date: 4/3/00. ; Item 0008: APK WASH SPECIAL STAINS 10X CAT# 860-015. Quantity: 30 Kit. Delivery date: 4/3/00. 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 (please contact Loida Toledo at (619)532-8122 if a copy is needed; in accordance with FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS(Aug 96), the following clauses are incorporated by reference in paragraph (b): 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); 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA(38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR HANDICAPPED WORKERS(29 U.S.C. 793); 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS(OST 95). DFARS 252.204-7004, REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (MAR 1989); FAR 52.232-36, PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 1999). FAR 52.232-33, MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT (AUG 1996). FAR 52.219-6, NOTICE OF SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. This acquisition is reserve 100% for small business concerns. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. See number note(s) 1,22 Posted 03/15/00 (W-SN434840). (0075)

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