USDA, ARS, MSA, Procurement/Assistance Office, P.O. Box 225, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225

66 -- NEN SEQUENCER SOL 2000-4431-022 DUE 090700 POC Terry A. Krutz, 662-686-5361 The USDA, ARS, Mid South Area, Natural Products Utilization Research Unit, University, Mississippi has a requirement for a LI-COR, NEN Sequencer or equal which includes a trade-in of a 9942-170 LiCor sequencer. 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. IFB 2000-4431-022 is being issued as an Invitation for Bid. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. Offerors are to provide prices for the following: (1) 1ea -- Trade in of 9942-170 LiCOR Sequencer, (2) 1ea -- 9942-171 NEN sequencer, (3) 1ea -- 9942-167 NEN Conversion. Delivery of the equipment shall be made within 45 days after receipt of the contract order and will be delivered to USDA, ARS, MSA, Natural Products Utilization Research Unit, University of Mississippi, School of Pharmacy, Center for Natural Products, University, Mississippi 38677. Prices should reflects that they are FOB Destination. Price will include everything identified above. 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; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. These clauses maybe viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ Quotations will be evaluated on price, past performance, and proof of experience with this kind of equipment. Offers should include a list of at least four references to include company name, point of contact, phone number and fax number. References should reflect similar type of workor equipment purchases. Additional Quotation Information -- Descriptive Literature must be submitted with the offer even if is has been submitted previously. This literature MUST address all aspects outlined in the specifications. If an area is not addressed in the literature the company must submit a written substantive statement describing such area. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE SHALL RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. Offers to include a commercial warranty for equipment. Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offerors are to be received not later than 3:30(CST), September 7, 2000 at the USDA, ARS, MSA, Contracting Office, 141 Experiment Station Road, P. O. Box 225, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225. Fax quotations are acceptable. FAX No. (662) 686-5373. The POC for this project is Terry A. Krutz (662) 686-5361. Posted 08/10/00 (W-SN484674). (0223)

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