Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA, 30341-4146

66 -- NUCLEIC ACID EXTRACTOR SOL 2000-N-00174 DUE 082900 POC William Bancroft, Contract Specialist, Phone (770)488-2611, Fax (770)488-2670, Email WBancroft@CDC.GOV -- Beth West, Procurement Technician, Phone (770)488-2610, Fax (770)488-2670, Email BWest@CDC.GOV WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=2000-N-00174&LocID=2965. E-MAIL: William Bancroft, WBancroft@CDC.GOV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a requirement for a Nucleic Acid Extractor. This instrument is in support of the agency's foodborne initiative research and it will be used to automate the extraction of total nucleic acid from clinical and environmental samples by using binding to and elution from a solid matrix per the method of Boom, et al. The Boom methodology is an absolute requirement, and offers proposing alternate techniques can not be considered for this procurement. The instrument must have the capacity of processing ten or more samples per hour with the purified nucleic acid eluted in a volume of less than 0.1 ml suitable for direct detection by nucleic acid amplification assays. The instrument must also employ disposable sample handling devices and all reagents should be delivered under positive pressure to minimize cross-contamination between samples. The instrument shall carry one year full parts and labor warranty, including two preventive maintenance service calls. Organizations who believe they can meet the specifications and requirements listed herein may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. Delivery must be made within 30 days of contract award. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR FORMAT PART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH THE 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 following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items: the evaluation criteria stated in Paragraph (a) of this provision are as follows: (1) technical capability of the proposed system to meet the specifications stated herein, and (2) price. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies. The following FAR clauses are hereby added to this clause: FAR 52.211-16 (0% increase, 0% decrease, all items); FAR 52.247-35, FOB Destination; The clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-5 also apply: (7), (9), (10), (110), (14), (16), and (23). Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with proposal. This certification and documentation can be obtained by downloading the FAR Clauses (Volume II) at http://www.arnet.gov/far, and printing and executing the clauses 52.212-3 as indicated. This procurement is issued on an unrestricted basis. Applicable SIC is 3826, which has an applicable size standard of 500 employees. Offerors shall use the Standard Form 1449, "Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items" forms found at the URL above. Offerors must show in their proposals (1) the Solicitation number: 2000-N-00174; (2) Offeror's name, address and telephone number; (3) A thorough, comprehensive description of the item being offered in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of compliance with the requirements of the solicitation; (5) Warranty terms; (6) Total price, including all applicable costs; (7) Remit to address if different from mailing address. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Offerors are also advised that award may be made without discussions or any contact concerning the proposal received. Delivery shall be made FOB Destination within 30 days of contract award. Delivery and installation shall be made to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Warehouse, 4998-C South Royal Atlanta Drive, Tucker, Georgia, 30084. Payment terms are 80% upon completion of installation and demonstration of compliance with specifications, with remaining 20% to be paid 30 days later. Proposals are due at 2:00 PM, August 29, 2000, to the following address: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office, Attn: William Bancroft, Room 3220, 2920 Brandywine Road, Atlanta, GA 30341-4146. For information regarding the solicitation, contact Bill Bancroft at (770) 488-2611. All responsible sources may submit a proposal. No telephone requests for the solicitation package can be accepted. Posted 08/10/00 (D-SN484466). (0223)

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