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66 -- HAND HELD UV DETECTION MONITORS SUITABLE FOR USE BY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN SOL RFQ-DC-00-00182 DUE 090100 POC Robert G. Krumhansl (202) 564-4791 or krumhansl.robert@epa.gov WEB: Click here to download a copy of the RFQ & related, http://www.epa.gov/oamhpod1/oppts_grp/dc0000182/index.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, krumhansl.robert@epa.gov. Hand Held Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation Detection Units Suitable for use by Elementary School Children : ** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 13.5 and Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and no separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is RFQ-DC-00-00182 and is issued as a Request For Quote. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-19.** EPA's SunWise School Program is seeking proposals for personal hand-held UV monitoring devices for use in a K-8 sun safety education program. The meter will be used as a learning tool in elementary and middle school classrooms to demonstrate basic, scientifically sound UV principles. Students will use the meter to take up to three measurements a day, report data on the SunWise Internet Leaming Site, compare data with UV hidex forecasts where possible, and identify recommended sun safety behaviors. Vendors are invited to submit a proposal, summary of meter characteristics, and evaluation data for UV devices for consideration by the SmWise School Program. Proposals will be evaluated based upon the following evaluation criteria in order of importance: Minimum Requirements: (1) Meets the global standard for UV indices (0-10+ scale); (2) Accuracy and precision when compared against well-calibrated scientific instrumentation, including performance of meter under a range of conditions, such as variations caused by clouds, solar elevation angles, shading, etc.(3) Warranty terms -- Minimum of one year warranty with defective monitors preferably replaced at no additional charge. Other Factors to be evaluated: (1) Past Performance (Delivery and Reliablity of devices -- include 3 references for comparable shipments of the offered product), (2) Device features, particularly suitability for use by young children in elementary and middle schools. Features that will be considered include design, UVI number display (including decimal point option), durability, construction, and size; (3) Ease and cost of recalibration; (4) Per unit cost, (5) timetable for delivery. **Offers should be submitted for the following quantities: 100-500 units ....... $ /per unit, 500-1000 units ....... $ /per unit, 1001-2000 units ....... $ /per unit. ** Delivery can be in: [One Shipment in Mid-September] or [Two Shipments : 1/2 of the order in Mid-September & 1/2 Mid-October] Please identify if there is a per unit differential in shipping, if a two shipment option is prefered by the Government.** Delivery is to 501 3rd St. NW, Washington, DC 20001** CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS: The following Commercial Clauses are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.215-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items FAR 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 -- Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items.** Interested parties shall submit an original and one (1) copy of the quotation package to the following address if submitted by courier : ATTN: Robert G. Krumhansl (MC-3803R), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Ronald Reagan Building, 6th Floor Bid and Proposal Room, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20004 not later than 2:00 P.M. EST September 1, 2000. The regular mail address is: US Environmental Protection Agency, Att: Robert G. Krumhansl (MC-3803R), Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20460. Timely fax offers identifying this RFQ will be considered. The Fax number for this action is (202) 565-2561.** Posted 08/25/00 (W-SN490545). (0238)

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