USDA, APHIS, Field Servicing Office, Butler Square West, 5th Floor, 100 North 6th St., Minneapolis, MN 55403

65 -- LINESCAN X-RAY MACHINE SOL APPQWRBL-0003-0 DUE 052300 POC POC Dennis Barry 612 370-2146 E-MAIL: ERROR --, DENNIS.B.BARRY@USDA.GOV. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information includes in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be followed according to Far part 13, 51-212-1, 2,3,4 &5. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Serviced (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), intends to acquire One (1) linescan 237 system x-ray machine, EG &G Astrophysics, brand name or equal. A fixed price purchase order will result. F.O.B. destination. SIC Code 3844. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE BY May 12, 2000 by 2:00 PM local time. Submit written or faxed quotation to "Purchasing Section" at (612) 370-2136. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per Far 12. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated bt reference: Prompt Payment 52.202-2; Fixed Price 52.243-1; evaluation-commercial items 52.202-2; offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3; Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-4; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5. Brand Name or Equal 52,211-6. All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Offers should include tax payer identification number _________________________ and DUNS number ____________________. SPECIFICATIONS/MODIFICATIONS: Equipment must fit into allocated space of aprox. 8' x 34' which includes 3' walkways for people to pass through and around equipment at Blaine, WA. New Bus Processing Canadian Border Facility. Aprox. Floor plan drawing is available upon request by calling Dennis Barry at 612 370-2146. Includes x-ray machine with E scan, 17" monitor, 1 meter inclined entry 5, meter exit table. 3' ball transfer table w/omni rollers and 14.5' inspection conveyor, 4' inclined baggage slide, voltage regulator, advanced option computer w/3 applications, includes transportation and installation charges. Award will be made to the lowest-price, responsive and responsible offer. Referenced Far clauses and provisions may be accessed for review on the Internet at http://www.gsa.gov/far. OFFERS ARE DUE BY 1:00 P.M., CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME, ON MAY 23, 2000. Offers may be faxed to (612) 370-2136 with signed original forwarded by mail to: USDA APHIS, MRP-BUSINESS SERVICES, ATTN: Dennis Barry, Purchasing Team, Butler Square, Fifth Floor, 100 North Sixth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403. Authorized Signature:_____________________________; Date of Proposal: _______________________ Propmpt Payment Discount:_______________ Offeror's Name, Address and Telephone: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _______________; Facsimle Number: _____________________; E-Mail Address:__________________________ Posted 05/05/00 (W-SN451906). (0126)

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