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

66 -- AUTOMATED ION ANALYZER SYSTEM SOL 5114-0-6014 DUE 042800 POC Lori J.Houghton, Contracting Officer, 309-681-6616 The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory, West Lafayette, IN has the requirement for an Automated Ion Analyzer 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-0-6014 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-16. The solicitation is issued under full and open competition. Any responsible contractor may submit a quotation. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3826 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. Offerors are to propose prices for the following: CLIN (Contract LineItem Number) 0001: Automated Ion Analyzer System, 1 each; CLIN 0002 On-Site Training and Set Up (estimated 3 days). The salient characteristics the Automated Ion Analyzer System must meet or include are: Automated Ion Analyzer with Automatic Sampler for a least 60 samples; Reagent Pump with a capacity for at least 12 reagent tubes; Two Analytic Channels for simultaneous analysis of two ions; Two Heaters for heated chemistry; System unit with computer hardware interfaces for direct computer control; Software for system setup, control, calibration and operation; Computer or data system with printer for system control and data output; Analytic manifolds for the following chemical analyses: Ammonia, Nitrate/Nitrite, Total Phosphate, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Chloride, and Sulfate. Training seminar on system installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Offerors shall submit Descriptive Literature describing their proposed equipment in enough detail to ascertain whether the equipment meets the criterialisted above. Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the proposal without further discussions. Additional award consideration will be given to companies whose offers include the additional salient characteristics, however these additional items are not mandatory to be considered for award. The additional items are listed in priority of preference. System operation based on Flow Injection Analysis (FIA) technology; Capacity to added additional analytical channels and heaters, up to 8 total, under the same system unit and operating software; Ability to upgrade to a higher capacity sampler with the automatic sample dilution feature; Availability of analytic manifolds for the following chemical analyses: Bromide, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Sodium. Training seminar conducted on-site. 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 above FAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.ARNet.gov/far/. Quotations will be evaluated on price, past performance, proof of meeting the salient characteristics listed above, and possessing the additional salient characteristics. The evaluation factors for award listed above shall be considered equally, with no one element being weighted more than the others. Offers must include completed FAR 52.212-3, a commercial warranty for equipment, and a list of at least four references to include name, address, phone number, and fax number. A partial payment may be made 30 calendar days after acceptance of delivered equipment; with the final payment being made 30 days after set-up and training is accomplished. Equipment will be shipped FOB Destination to: USDA-ARS-MWA, 1196 Soil Building, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907. Quotation Price must include any freight or shipping, as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. Delivery of equipment desired to be within 12 weeks after receipt of award (however delivery is negotiable). Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, April 28, 2000 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Lori J. Houghton, (309) 681-6616, or E-Mail: lhoughton@mwa.ars.usda.gov or FAX: (309) 681-6680. Faxed Quotations will be accepted. Posted 04/12/00 (W-SN444277). (0103)

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