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41 -- FABRICATE, ASSEMBLE AND DELIVER 1000 RTD PROBE/TRANSMITTER GIZMO FREEZER PARTS PER SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS SOL 2000-Q-00076 DUE 042600 POC Susan B. Varga-Sinka, Contract Specialist, Facilities, Construction, Commodities, and Equipment Section, Mailstop K71, (770) 488-2619 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and all quotes are being requested at this time. A written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) on a requirement under RFQ 2000-Q-00076. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-16. This solicitation is an UNRESTRICTED procurement under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code of 3822 (Laboratory Apparatus and Analytical, Optical, Measuring and Controlling Instruments), with a size standard of 500 employees. The contractor shall provide unit price for the following, showing a delivery schedule for each item. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, based on price and the listed factors in this order of BEST VALUE, BEST PRICE AND A TIMELY DELIVERY SCHEDULE(Optimum Proposed Delivery Schedule). Contractor must be able to provide all items listed and provide quotes for all items requested. The following items are requested on this RFQ: This is to be FOB: Destination (price shall include shipping cost). Contractor must quote on all items shown on drawings, specifying the delivery times and provide all required parts in a timely manner as shown in the plans and specifications furnished at the time of your request. Only written request for the drawings will be acknowledged. Contractor must have drawings to make the quote. All specifications must be met to be eligible for award. Contractor must fabricate a quantity of 1000 RTD Probe/Transmitter Gizmo Assemblies per drawing SK-E07A dated 4/1/00. Average sensors will not be acceptable, this requiremnt must includea 100 degree temperature sensor. Contractor shall submit a complete bill of material 7 days after receipt of award. Contractor shall deliver a sample first article 7 days after a receipt of order and if there is any deviation from the make and model, a number of components must be specified. Contractor shall deliver a quantity of 500 assemblies 12 weeks after receipt of the order. Each assembly shall come individually wrapped in bubble pack to prevent damage during shipping, individually coiled and tie-wrapped. No more than 50 assemblies shall be packaged together in a single box for ease of handling during shipping and storage. The assembly shall be warranted against defects for one year, plus any other standard warranties noted. There will be no installation requirement. All FAR Clauses and Provisions may be read at the following address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/farziped.html. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (NOV 1999) and the following clauses incorporated by addendum apply -- At paragraph (c), "Period of Acceptance of Offers," has been determined by the Contracting Officer to be non-applicable to this solicitation and is hereby removed in its entirety for the purpose of this requirement.; At paragraph(e), "Multiple Offers," has been determined by the Contracting Officer to be non-applicable to this solicitation and is hereby removed in its entirety for the purposes of this requirement; 52.204-6 Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (JUN 1999)to include Tax Identification Number;(ix) FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (OCT 1999) is incorporated and is required to be submitted with the contractor's quote. The best way to complete this certification is to download the FAR Clauses at http://www.arnet.gov/far/farziped.html, print out the clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, must be sent with your quote and is mandatory for any Government award. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Term and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) and the following clauses incorporated by addendum apply -- 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns(JUL 1999); 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2000); 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination(NOV 1991). FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (FEB 2000) and the following clauses apply to this clause -- 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The Contractor shall include the terms of these clauses in every subcontract or purchase order of $25,000 or more unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary."; 52.232-29, Terms for financing of Purchases of Commercial Items; 52.232.30, Installment payment for Commercial Items; 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999). FAR 232-25 Prompt Payment; FAR Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989); FAR Clause 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984); FAR Clause 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); FAR Clause "Year 2000 Warranty"; FAR Clause 52.211-06 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999); Clause 2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous Material (JUNE 1996); THE QUOTES ARE DUE 2:00 P.M. on April 26, 2000 to the following address: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Contracts Management Branch, Contract Specialist Susan Varga-Sinka/PGO/FCCE, Koger Center, Colgate Building, Room 3000, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-5539. All quotes should be marked with the RFQ NO. 2000-Q-00076. For additional information, please contact, Susan Varga-Sinka Contract Specialist at 770-488-2619 Fax 770-488-2670, or E-Mail: fav5@cdc.gov. FAX QUOTES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THIS QUOTE WHEN ADDRESSED APPROPRIATELY TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST SUSAN VARGA-SINKA WITH THE QUOTE NO. RFQ 2000-Q-00076. The envelope shall be clearly marked on the envelope and/or facsimile cover page. All responsible sources that can meet the above requirements may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the Agency. Posted 04/11/00 (W-SN443526). (0102)

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