USDA, ARS, Southern Plains Area, 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suit 230, College Station, Texas, 77840

66 -- PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS BENCH LASER SOL R4-6208-2000 DUE 082400 POC Michael Douglas, Contracting Officer, Phone: 979/260-9480; Fax: 979/260-9413 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, mdouglas@txcyber.com. 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 R4-6208-2000 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The SIC is 3826. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97 -- 18. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Wind Erosion and Water Conservation Research Unit requests the procurement of one (1) Particle Size Analysis Bench Laser (Particle Sizer) to be used by the Laboratory to measure wet and dry samples of dust and soil. The samples my be very large or very small and may be bulk or deposited on filters. System Description and Specifications: The requested Particle Sizer must have the following minimum specifications. Instrument: 1) Two laser light sources. 2) Logarithmically spaced multi-element detector. 3) Able to measure from 0.02 micron up to 2000.0 microns on one lens. 4) Reverse Fourier optics. 5) Automatic obscuration triggering. 6) High resolution and sensitivity. 7) Able to do wet and dry measurements. 8) Able to read a wide range of samples like, emulsions, suspensions, pastes and dry powders sampling. 9) Modular design with all sampler accessories external to the optical bench. 10) Automated samples must be automatically recognized by the software. 11) Have it's own computer, printer and software. Sampler: 1) Dry powder feeder must be pressure controlled and recorded through the software. 2) Have a manual wet feeder with ultrasonic, variable volume 600-1000 ml. Software: 1) Ability to view raw data, fit, and residual calculations. 2) Automatic software recognition of sampler in place. 3) Custom report designer function in software to facilitate unique screen views and print reports. 4) Result emulation to provide the ability to correlate different particle size methods. 5) Trend graphics to allow for statistical process control sheet generation. OPTIONAL Trade-in: We have a model Malvern Series 2600C Droplet and Particle size Analyser Laser. Please show Trade-in value on your quotation. Also, the Government is willing to accept demonstrator units for a reduced price as long as the unit carries a Like-New warranty. The contractor shall perform all delivery, set-up and training so that the Particle Sizer is complete and ready to use. The Particle Sizer shall be delivered to the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Wind Erosion and Water Conservation Research Unit, 3810 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas. The Government "desires" delivery within 45 days or less after receipt of the purchase order by the successful offeror; however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination. In order to be considered for award offerors shall provide a quotation on company letterhead detailing the unit pricing; descriptive literature, brochures, and five references for the proposed instrument that have received the proposed instrument within the last three calendar years (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references) shall also be provided for the product quoted. FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items), FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation -- Commercial Items), the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), and FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items) apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items) also applies, with the following clauses from (b) applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-6; FAR 52.219-4; FAR 52.219-8; FAR 52.219-23; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; FAR 52.225-16; FAR 52.232-36. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items), with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained from the contracting officer or at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Furnish quotations to Michael Douglas, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, SPA, 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 230, College Station, Texas, 77840, no later than 4:30p.m., August 24, 2000. Quotations my be provided by facsimile to (979) 260-9413 if desired. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the contracting officer at (979) 260-9480 (voice) or email below. Posted 08/02/00 (W-SN481029). (0215)

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