US Environmental Protection Agency, Region III Contracts Branch (3PM10), 1650 Arch Street, Phildelphia, PA 19103-2029

66 -- AUTOMATED EXTRACTOR SYSTEM SOL RFQ-00017-JR DUE 041900 POC John Robb, Contracting Officer, 215-814-5468 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice the annoncement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The request for quote RFQ-00017-JR and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-16. The SIC Code is 3826, 500. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to purchase the following on a brand name or equivalent basis: Automated Extractor System, SPE-DEX 4770, Horizon Technology P/N: 100-30000 or equivalent, 8 each; SPE-DEX 4770 Controller, P/N: 110-1000-03, 1 each; Liquid Handling Kit -- 4770, P/N: 120-5000-03, 1 each; Solvent Delivery Manifold Assy (1-2 extractors), P/N: 120-4000-02, 1 each; solvent Delivery Manifold Assy (7-8 extractors), P/N: 120-4000-08, 1 each; 19/22 Adapter for 40 ml VOA Vessels, P/N: 160-0001, 8 each; 89 x 400 Bottle Adapter for 1L Jar, P/N: 150-0006, 8 each; 40ml VOA Vials (72/case), P/N: 160-0008, 1 each; 5 Gallon Water Recovery Bottle-Safety Coated, P/N: 180-0005-01, 1 each; Gas Vacuum Pump, P/N: 190-0001, 1 each; and Installation and Training. This equipment shall be used for solid phase extraction applications, from environmental aqueous samples and other analytical samples, such as drinking water, wastewater, food, explosives, pesticides and pharmaceutical manufacturing effluents. Delivery shall be 14 days ARO, FOB Destination, Fort Meade, MD. The following FAR provisions apply: 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5. Prospective vendors shall submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commerical Items, with their quote. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Offerors submitting a quote on an equivalent product must submit technical literature for evaluation purposes. SEE NUMBERED Note 1. Quotes are due NLT 4:30 p.m. (EST) on April 20, 2000. Faxed quotes will be accepted at 215-814-5211. POC is John Robb, @ 215-814-5468. Posted 04/05/00 (W-SN441561). (0096)

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