Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 10 ABW/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315

66 -- REPAIR AND SERVICE OF A JEM-2000FX ELECTRON MICROSCOPE SOL F05611-00-T-1123 DUE 073100 POC Mike Slocum, Contract Specialist, Phone (719)333-6572, Fax (719)333-4404, Email michael.slocum@usafa.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F05611-00-T-1123&LocID=479. E-MAIL: Mike Slocum, michael.slocum@usafa.af.mil. 17. Description: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation, F05611-00-T-1123, is issued as a request for a quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. (iv) The proposed solicitation listed here is being issued as an unrestricted acquisition. This notice shall serve as our notice of intent to negotiate and award a contract. Women and small disadvantaged business are encouraged to submit quotes. (v) Testing, Repair and service of the JEOL USA Inc., JEM-2000FX Transmission Electron Microscope currently in service at the Department of Biology, US Air Force Academy. The following components are to be replaced: CLIN 0001 _ Qty 1 each, 200KV Electron Gun JEOL# 804801576 Unit Price $_________ . CLIN 0002, Qty 1 each, High Tension Cable, JEOL #360036 Unit Price $__________, CLIN 0003, Qty 1 each, 200KV Power Supply, JEOL #780127056 Unit Price $_____________. CLIN 0004, Qty 1 JB Necessary labor to bring the instrument to full operational capability, Unit Price $______________, CLIN 0005 Service Contract from date of certification to 30 Sep 2000. Unit Price $_____________ Description: This equipment item is manufactured by JEOL USA Inc. and requires substantial repair to return it to full operation. (vi) Delivery Requirement: ; FOB for this RFQ is Destination. Delivery of the service shall be accomplished between 7:30AM and 3:30 PM MDT, Monday through Friday. No deliveries to be made on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Holidays. (vii) Quoters must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial. Quotes received by fax are acceptable. Please fax quotes to Michael Slocum, 10 ABW/LGCB, fax number: 719.333.4404. They also may be submitted by email to the address at the bottom of this document. (viii) The following additional FAR provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. This is approved as a Sole Source acquisition as authorized by FAR 6.302. However, all interested parties may identify their service by submitting an accurate description of the services offered and make and model numbers of the service. Only responses containing this data will be conducted for the purpose of determining whether to conduct an or equal competitive procurement. FAR Clause 52.214-13 is incorporated by reference. Basis for Award: The Government will award a purchase order to the contractor offering the best overall value to the Government. Contracting Officer_s may evaluate quotations or offers based on price alone or price and other factors. Evaluation of other factors does not require the creation or existence of a formal data base, but may be based on such information as the Contracting Officer_s knowledge, previous experience or customer surveys. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the quote. (ix) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items. There are no addenda attached to this provision. (x) 52.212-5, Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial items, to include clauses (b)(12)(13)(14)(15)(22). DFARS 252.212-7000(b), Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes and Executive Orders applicable to Defense acquisitions of commercial items: 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of payments program certificate (Sep 1999); 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments program (Mar 1998); and 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. Also the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil (xvi) Quotes are to be received at the Operational Contracting office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315, no later than 2:00PM, MDT on 31 July 2000. Any quotes received after the closing date and time will not be considered for award. (xvii) Contact Michael Slocum, Contract Specialist, at 719.333.6081 or email: Posted 07/20/00 (D-SN477011). (0202)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0328 20000724\66-0004.SOL)

| 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment Index  |  Issue Index |