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66 -- CENTURY PREVAC. STERILIZER SOL A61970 DUE 081000 POC Contract Administrator: Kelly B. Mitchell-Baynes (301/827-7164), Contracting Officer: Ida Cofield (301/827-7156), Fax: (301/827-7151) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to issue a purchase order for 1 20X20X38" Century Scientific Prevac. Sterilizer with loading rack and 2 shelves. The sterilizer shall have enhanced control system with a touch-sensitive screen and ink-on-paper printer. Large, easy-to-read touchscreen display which includes screens for cycle programming, system setup and alarm condition troubleshooting. Power vertical sliding door activated by foot pedal for easy loading/unloading and door seal. The vendor must provide instructions on the use of the equipment and install this equipment. This equipment must include a standard warranty one (1) year on parts and labor. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services prepared in accordance with format 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ No. A61970). The solicitation clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3821. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Electronic Funds Transfer . All responsible sources that can provide and meet the above requirement shall submit written quotations by mail or fax 301/827-7151. Evaluation/award will be based on the technically acceptable quote that offers the best value to the government. All quotes shall include price(s); FOB point, a poc (name and telephone number); GSA contract number if applicable; delivery date; business size and payment terms. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall be submitted August 10, 2000, 4:00 p.m. Eastern time to the above address or fax. The Government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation. FAR provisions can be found at the following website: http://www. arnet.gov. Posted 07/26/00 (W-SN479120). (0208)

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