USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

66 -- INCUBATOR SETTER, INCUBATOR HATCHER, AND ADDITIONAL PARTS AND EQUIPMENT. A SOL 5114-0-6019 DUE 081700 POC Norma R. Cremeens (309)681-6618 E-MAIL: cremeenn@mwa.ars.usda.gov, cremeenn@mwa.ars.usda.gov. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Avian Disease & Oncology Unit, East Lansing, Michigan, has the requirement for Incubator setter, Incubator hatcher, and Additional Parts and Equipment, to be used for hatching eggs. 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. Solicitation No. 5114-0-6019 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. The solicitation is issued under full and open competition. Any responsible contractor may submit a quotation. The solicitation is issued under full and open competition. Any responsible contractor may submit a quotation. Standard Industrial Classification Code 5144 with a corresponding size standard of 100 employees applies to qualify as a small business. Offerors are to propose prices for the following: CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) CLIN 0001 Extra plastic setter trays with frame and turning mechanism (7000 eggs capacity) 70 trays each; CLIN0002 pedigree hatching baskets, 108 each; CLIN0003 pedigree hatching dividers, 600 each; CLIN0004 humidity control & probes, 4 each; CLIN0005 temperature control & probes, 4 each; CLIN0006 turning motor/mechanism, 4 each; CLIN0007 water filters -- cannister, 2 each CLIN0008 filter cartridges, 24 each; CLIN0009 high pressure spray washers (2gal/min, 1000 psi, 120V), 2 each; (Option No. 1) CLIN00010 Incubator-setter, 5 each; and (Option No. 1) CLIN0011 Incubator Hatcher, 6 each; or (Option No. 2) CLIN00012 (Option No. 2)Combination Setter +hatcher, 7 each; Combination of setter+hatcher, if available should have total weekly capacity of 2000-2500 eggs each for setting and hatching in the same unit. (CLIN 00010 & CLIN00011 can be replaced by CLIN00012). The salient characteristics: SPECIFICATIONS FOR SETTER -- Dimensions Depth 38-65 inches, width 34-45 inches, height 80-95; Capacity 2000-2500 Chicken Eggs; Ellectrical Supply 110V/60Hz or 220V/60 Hz; Fuse protection provided; Control & Alarm systems, electronic control system with digital displays for temperature and humidity, high & low temperature alarms, high & low humidity alarms, ability for alarm system to centralized paper or computer system (optional); Automation turning of eggs, humidity control (factory pre-set, adjustable), temperature control (factory pre-set, adjustable); Cabinet construction: should be plastic-coated metal with good insulation properties. No wood exterior or interior, Stainless steel interior walls on units (optional), turning tray frame should be easily removable for cleaning and disinfection; Water filters on units for cooling and humidity/temp controls. SPECIFICATIONS FOR HATCHER -- Dimensions: Depth 38-65 inches, width 34-45 inches, height 80-95 inches; Capacity 2200-2500 chicken eggs; Electrical supply 110V/60 Hz or 220V/60 Hz; Fuse protection provided; Controls & Alarms systems, electronic control system with digital displays for temperature and humidity, high & low temperature alarms, high & low humidity alarms, ability for alarm system to centralized pager or computer system (optional); Automation, humidity, control 9factory pre-set, adjustable), temperature control (factory pre-set, adjustable), Cabinet Construction: should be plastic-coated metal with good insulation properties. No wood exterior or interior, stainless steel interior walls on units is optional, hatching baskets should be of heavy duty plastic, easy to clean and disinfect, baskets designed for pedigree hatching of 1-14 egg groups; Water filters on units for cooling and humidity/temp controls; Incubator hatcher & setter should be relatively maintenance free. Parts for both hatcher & setter, if required, should be promptly available from the manufacturer; Good customer support services, and warranty on the units; Units should come pre-assembled or include expense for company assembly. Offerors shall submit Descriptive Literature describing their proposed equipment in enough detail to ascertain whether the equipment meets the criteria listed above. Failure to submit descriptive literature or failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the proposal without further discussions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity -- Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989). The above FAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.ARNet.gov/far/ . Evaluation of option(s) will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Quotations will be evaluated on price, past performance, and proof of meeting the salient characteristics listed above. The evaluation factors for award listed above shall be considered equally, with no one element being weighted more than the others. Award resulting from this solicitation will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote offers the "best value" to the Government, which may not necessarily be the quote offering the lowest realistic price nor the highest technically. In the event the offerors are considered essentially equal in terms of technical capabilities the government reserves the right to award to the offeror with the lowest realistic price. Offers must include completed FAR 52.212-3, a commercial warranty for equipment, and a list of at least four references to include name, address, phone number, and fax number. Payment will be made 30 calendar days after acceptance of delivered equipment. Equipment will be shipped FOB Destination to: USDA-ARS-MWA, ADOL; 3606 E. Mt. Hope Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Quotation Price must include any freight or shipping, and in-field orientation at customers locations well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. Delivery of equipment desired to be within four (4) weeks after receipt of award (however delivery is negotiable). Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, August 17, 2000 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Norma R. Cremeens, (309) 681-6616, or E-Mail: cremeenn@mwa.ars.usda.gov. or FAX: (309) 681-6680. Faxed Quotations will be accepted. Posted 08/02/00 (W-SN481516). (0215)

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