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66 -- LASER BIOCHIP SCANNING SYSTEM SOL 14-3K47-00 DUE 081500 POC Janice Speth, Contract Specialist, 301/504-6071, FAX 301/504-5009 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 14-3K47-00 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) on a full and open competitive basis. All responsible sources are permitted to compete. This solicitation is unrestricted. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. The standard industrial classification code is 3845, with a small business standard of 500 employees. Delivery schedule is estimated at 4 weeks after receipt of order. Ship by F.O.B. Destination with inside delivery, to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. The procurement of the laser scanning system (brand name or equal) includes the following items and/or minimum requirements. Item 1) Quantity 1, ScanArray 4000 XL Standard 3-Laser Biochip Scanning System (100-260V) with GHeNe (543nm) and RHeNe (633nm) and YheNe (594nm) internal lasers, 7 emission filters (570nm, 578nm, 592nm, 614nm, 660nm, 670nm, 694nm), ScanArray Win NT acquisition software, network communication cable, 1-year warranty, instruction manual and power cords-P/N Scan Array 4000-Standard; Item 2) Quantity 1, QuantArray Analysis Software-PC-seat license-P/N 903-3014009; Item 3) Provide two half-day training sessions for operation of equipment. Minimum requirements: 1) the system shall have a minimum of two color fluorescence detection capability and upgradeable to a four color laser; 2) up to six emission filters with a detection range from 500nm to 700nm; 3) 16 bit digitization; 4) automated microarray tracking and scanning; 5) 5 micron resolution; 6) real-time display of image; 7) multi-resolution scanning ability; 8) sensitivity to <0.1 fluors/micron; 9) laser stand-by and sleep modes; and 10) high speed TCP/IP network communication interface between computer and instrument. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendums: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; and 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. In paragraph (b) of 52.212-5 the following apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, and 52.222-37. 52.225-3, 52.225-13, 52.225-15, and 52.232-34. 52.222-70 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (JAN 1999) (DEVIATION)(USDA). (a) The offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d) (i.e., the VETS-100 report required by FAR clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), it has [ ], has not [ ], submitted the most recent report required by 38 U.S.C. 4212(d). (b) An offeror who checks "has not" may not be awarded a contract until the required report is filed. CONTRACT PAYMENTS (MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER) Electronic Funds Transfer compliance with 31 CFR 208. To facilitate EFT for contract payments, FAR clauses 52.232-34 and 52.232-35 (31 CFR Part 208) requires the submission of information by the contractor to the payment office. Upon award, the contractor shall contact the Miscellaneous Payments Section at the National Finance Center (NFC) to initiate the enrollment process of the Vendor Express Program (VXP), which will result in a number being assigned to the contractor for payment under EFT. NFC can be reached at 1-800-421-0323 or at www.nfc.usda.gov. All offerors must include completed copies of 52.212-3 (Representations and Certifications), and 52.222-70 (Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements). Fax quotations are acceptable to Janice Speth (301) 504-5009 on or before August 15, 2000 at 4:30 p.m. (EST). Quotations other than brand name specified above should include literature, specifications, and other such information corresponding to the requirement which demonstrates the capabilities of the equipment to meet the minimum requirement. The following factors in descending order of importance shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item(s) offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) price; and (iii) past performance. Award is to be made to the technically acceptable offeror conforming to the solicitation at a fair and reasonable price. Than anticipated award date is August 22, 2000. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 07/26/00 (W-SN478985). (0208)

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