USDA, ARS, BHNRC, Building 308, Room 226A, BARC-EAST, Beltsville, MD 20705

66 -- CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS, CAPILLARY ELECTROCHROMATOGRAPHY AND MICRO LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY SOL 001-1235-115-00030 DUE 082100 POC Shirlene Smith (301)504-5499 FAX (301)504-5235 E-MAIL: Shirlene Smith, Contracting Officer, Beltsville Human, smiths@ba.ars.usda.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 001-1235-115-00030 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 18. This solicitation is reserved for 100% small business. The SIC Code is 3826, and the small business size standard is 500. The agency need if for a single integrated system which provides separations using: capillary electrophoresis, capillary electrochromatography and micro high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The following specifications are to be included: 1. Two gradient HPLC pumps providing flows of 1 uL/min to 10 mL/min 2. UV/Vis detector -- variable wavelength 195-800nm (wavelength accuracy better than +/- 3 nm; wavelength precision +/- 0.3nm) 3. High voltage power supply (0 to + 30 kV or 0 to -30 kV continuously adjustable) 4. Chromatography data system (including A/D and data acquisition software) 5. Injection valve (10, 20 or 50 nL) and 100 uL syringe and fill-port 6. Micro-fluid control module (mixer, metering valve, back-pressure regulator) 7. Choice of 10 CEC columns ***Please note that all parts must be PEEK to avoid trace element contamination*** Installation and Training is to be included in price. FOB destination. The following provisions and clauses are included in the solicitation: 52.202-1,52.203-5, 52.203-6, 52.203-7, 52.204-6, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.232-1. The Government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, confirming the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Other provisions and clauses included are: 52.212-3; which must be completed and returned with your quote. 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.216-24, 52.216-25, 52.225-13. Include numbered Notes 1 and 23. Solicitations can be mailed to Shirlene Smith, USDA, ARS, BA, BHNRC Bldg. 308 Rm. 226 BARC-EAST, Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2350, or FAX to (301)504-5235. Posted 08/02/00 (W-SN481149). (0215)

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