USDA, ARS, North Atlantic Area, Contracting Office, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038

66 -- LEASE/PURCHASE A CLAM-SHELL, CO-ROTATING, TWIN SCREW EXTRUDER SYSTEM AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT SOL 16-3615-00 DUE 082800 POC Lisa M. Botella, Point of Contact, (215) 233-6551, fax (215) 233-6558, Eileen LeGates, Contracting Officer This requirement was initially synopsized on August 11, 2000 and is amended to include the remainder of the CBD Announcement. All other information in the initial synopsis remains unchanged. (C) PRICE: Price shall be based on the overall cost of the unit including shipping, installation, warranty and discount terms, HUBZone evaluation criteria, and any options. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. ADDENDA TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4 -- 1. Item (a) Inspection and Acceptance is amended to include the following: AGAR 452.246-70 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FEB 1988). (b) Inspection and Acceptance shall be performed at destination. 2. Item (g) Invoice is amended to include the following: The invoice shall be submitted in an original and one copy after delivery and installation of all items. The Invoice shall be mailed to: USDA, ARS, North Atlantic Area, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, Attn.: Lisa M. Botella. 3. Item (o) Warranty is amended to include the following: A standard commercial warranty and an additional one-year extended warranty is required for this equipment. A copy of the warranties must be provided with the offer. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition for supplies: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZONE Small Business Concerns; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-5, Trade Agreements; 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; 52.247-64,Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. ADDENDA TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-5, in addition, the following FAR clauses are included by reference and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-4, Printing/Copying Double-Sided on Recycled Paper; 52.207-5 Option to Purchase Equipment, 52.211-5, Material Requirements, 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature, 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.217-6, Option for Increased Quantity; 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity-Separately priced Line Item (as amended to include a 30 calendar day notice), 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (as amended to include a 30 calendar days and 10 calendar day, respectively); 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights; 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year; 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings Equipment, and Vegetation; 52.247-35, F.O.B. Destination, Within Consignee's Premises. The following AGAR clauses are included by reference and are applicable to this acquisition:452.237-70, Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair, 452.204-70 Inquiries, 52.233-2, Service of Protest. FAR clause 52.215-20 ALT 4 is amended to "Provide a cost proposal breakdown which includes all equipment, supplies, materials, shipping, service agreements and lease agreements. The Contractor shall grant the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative the right to examine, at any time before award, books, records, documents, or other directly pertinent records to verify the reasonableness of price." The listed FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text by viewing the Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents viathe Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/toc.html#52. Responses are due by 4:00 p.m. local time, on AUGUST 28, 2000, at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Contracting Office, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038. Point of contact for this acquisition is Lisa Botella (215) 233-6551, or fax (215) 233-6558. Posted 08/11/00 (W-SN485096). (0224)

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