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

66 -- ACCESSORIES FOR GENESIS RSP ROBOT SOL 2000-4431-021 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 accessories for a TECAN -- Genesis RSP 100 from TECAN, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. 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. IFB2000-4431-021 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: accessories for a Tecan Genesis RSP 100 Robot: (1) 1ea -- fast wash option 51-010, (2) 1ea -- Field Roma upgrade (robotic arm) 51-056, (3) 1ea -- Apron for modified hotels 61-547, (4) 1ea -- Modified hotel for 9 position 61-541, (5) 1ea -- Modified hotel for 5 position 61-542, (6) 2ea -- Hotel for Magerey Nagel Cartridges 61-538, (7) 1ea -- 13mm, 16 pos, set of 6 racks (6 cu) 61-401, (8) 1ea 4-pos, continous fill trough, 1000 ml each 61-529, (9) 1ea -- Software training/App. Dev. During installation TR-RPP, (10) 1ea -- Upgrade from standard Gemini to Advanced Gemini 18-11B, (11) 2ea -- Adapter plate for Clontech hotels on apron TER-H826, (12) 1ea -- TLC Plate TER-H774, (13) 1ea -- 8 tip LiHa for Genesis 51-064, (14) 4ea -- XP 3000 diluters 51-013, (15) 1ea, Tubing, pipetting 1.5X2.5x3200MM, PK/4, 71-011, (16) 1ea -- Fitting, M6, 6x9 tubing, Genesis 90-400, (17)1ea -- Block, Quad, Liquid connector, 1:4, M6, Genesis 90-406, (18) 1ea -- Connector, Y, Liquid Dist., Genesis 90-407, (19) 4 hours -- Installation service SOSL, (20)1ea -- Credit return of Genesis 4 tip LiHa RSO. Delivery of the equipment shall be made within 45 days after receipt of the contract order and will bedelivered 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 work or 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 3:00(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-SN484673). (0223)

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