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66 -- FIBER OPTIC RAMAN SPECTROMETER SYSTEM SOL RFQ# 0007058 DUE 070500 POC Angela M. Brown, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-5286 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical 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; quotations/bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #0007058, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #97-17. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3829 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed price contract. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis with In-Photonics, Incorporated., 111 Downey Street, Norwood, MA 02062. This purchase is being done on a sole source basis because through market research on the Internet no other source forsuch items could be found. The requirements consists of the following: one (1) RS2000 fiber optic Raman spectrometer system, including: fiber optic echelle spectrograph (ECH-NIR) capable of 1cm spectral resolution (FWHH) and spectral range 200- 3200 cm (Raman shift from 785 nm); Frequency stablized diode laser, 300 mW output power at 785nm with fiber optic laser interface (LAS-785-300); Thermoelectrically-cooled CCD detector, normal operating temperature- 45 degrees C (Model CCD-AT); RamanProbe with 10 mm working distance (RP-785-10-05-FC); Sample holder for Class I measurement of large bottles (Model PA-SH01); RS2000 acquisition software with GRAMS 32 data manipulation software (from Galactic Industries) running under Windows 98 operating system; Desktop PC data station (CPU, monitor, keyboard, and mouse) with minimum specification of 400 MHZ processor; one (1) Model SA-LPC-U Notebook PC; one (1) Model SPEC-ID Spectral ID software; one (1) shipping case (39"Lx30"Wx24"H). Delivery is required within 8 weeks ARO -- FOB -- Cheverly, MD. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal. However, interest parties may submit a proposal in which they identify their interest and capability. The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commerical Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commerical Items (March 1999). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212.3- Offeror Representation and Certifications (Feb 2000) with its offer. All proposals shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 2:00 p.m. EST, 7/05/00. All quotations shall be clearly marked with RFQ #0007058. All offerors are hereby notified that if your quotations is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late/nonresponsive. The Point of Contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Ms. Angela M. Brown, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above. Quotations can also be faxed to (202) 324-0570. A technically acceptable quotation must clearly show that the offeror can meet the minimum requirement of the Government. Award to be made within two (2) week after closing. Referenced FAR clauses can be accessed for review on the Internet at the following website: http://www.gsa.gov/far. Posted 06/19/00 (W-SN466146). (0171)

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