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66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ#0007080 DUE 051000 POC Christopher D. Finch, Contracting Specialist, 202-324-9012 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals/bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #0007080. The provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #97-15. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a Small Business-Small Purchase set-aside. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3826 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The Government intends to purchase the following equipment manufacture by TA Instruments. (1 each) TA 2900 Micro-Thermal Analyzer, Item # 899000.901, Consisting of: Explorer SPM with TrueMetrix, 100 x CCD Camera and 10 monochrome monitor, 100 Micro Stage 1010 Electronics Control Unit (ECU+) with I/O Modulation Board & I/O Temperature Board, AFM 10 Micron trueMetrix Scanner, 10 SThM probes MTALab Software for Windows NT, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Board, Interconnecting cables, and Manuals. (1 each) Catalog # 899004.901-Monitor B&W 9" 110/120V. (1 each) Thermal Analyst 5300, catalog # 924530.901, Thermal Analysis Controller with Window NT 4.0. Includes new Advantage Software for Thermal Analysis. Include Dual Module Instrument Control (GUI) with ability to control two modules simultaneously. Provides capability for control of the new Micro TA 2900. (1 each) catalog # 924999.901, Installation and Training according to ISO 9000 procedures. (1 each) catalog # 926402.901, Computer Accessory kit. (1 each) catalog # 926205.901 Advantage for Thermal Analysis Accessory Kit includes advantage software for thermal analysis CD and getting started manual. (1 each) CATALOG # 924017.901, 17 Viewsonic Perfect Sound Multimedia Monitor . Warranty-one yearor better. The above characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restricted. Unless clearly marked that the vendor is quoting on an "equal" the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. If the vendor proposed to furnish an "equal" product the brand name if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted on the proposal. The evaluation of the quotations and the determination as to equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the vendor. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. To ensure sufficient information is available, the vendor must furnish as a part of his quotation all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the vendor proposed to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirement of this announcement he shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications. The government reserves the right to request product samples which can be tested for compatibility. A Standard Commercial warranty is required. FOB-Destination -- Cheverly, MD. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Nov 1999), FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commerce Items (MAY 1999), FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Feb 2000). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commerce Items (Feb 2000). The Point of Contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Christopher Finch, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above. Proposals can also be faxed to (202) 324-0570. Posted 04/28/00 (W-SN449575). (0119)

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