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66 -- FIDLER PROBE G-5 SOL RFQ-797-FDF3-0073 DUE 051500 POC Laurel A. Carey 301-619-4069, FAX: 301-619-3613 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) sub part 12.6., as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation and THERE WILL BE NO WRITTEN REQUEST FOR QUOTATION ISSUED. The solicitation number for this Request for Quotation is RFQ-797-FDF3-0073. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-16. This solicitation is issued under Standard Industrial Code 3829 (measuring and controlling devices, N.E.C.), with a size standard of 500 employees. The Air Force Medical Logistics Office has a Brand Name requirement for the Fidler Probe G-5 NSN 6665NCD990826MD, manufactured by Rexon Components, Inc. The instrument is used for detection of low energy radiation. Item comprises a thin NAI (TL) scintillator crystal of 5 inches in diameter connected to a 5 inch photomultiplier via an optically efficient light pipe; a protective cover to prevent accidental rupturing of the entrance window; and crystal thickness is optimized for the S2/b ratio (signal to noise) and absorbance for low energy x-rays. Item was selected by the Air Force after extensive field testing. Quantity of 8, Fidler Probes G-5, Part number SDB990761-7; Quantity of 2 per unit, Service and Operators Manuals. Equipment shall be Y2K compliant. Place of delivery is to 311 LS/LGB, 8006 Chennault Road, Building 1150, Brooks AFB, Texas 78235-5300. Delivery, shall occur within 45 calendar days after award of the purchase order. Offerors responding to this announcement shall provide all information contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial Items. As stated in this clause, the Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussion if later determined by the Contracting Officer to is necessary. Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items. An authorized representative of the offeror must sign these representations and certifications; (4) The Offeror shall also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification number. The resulting firm fixed price award will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The FAR can be found on the internet at the following address: http://www.gsa.gov/far/current/html/toc/html. All responses must be submitted by 2:00 PM EST on May 15, 2000 at AFMLO/VASS to the address shown in this synopsis. Offers may be faxed to Laurel Carey at 301-619-3613 or 6844. Posted 05/01/00 (W-SN449998). (0122)

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