66 -- PORTABLE SAMPLERS

Notice Date

September 6, 2000

Contracting Office

USDA, ARS, Southern Plains Area, 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suit 230, College Station, Texas, 77840

ZIP Code

77840

Solicitation Number

5R-6206-2000

Response Due

October 12, 2000

Point of Contact

Michael A. Douglas, Contracting Officer, Phone: (979) 260-9480; Fax: (979) 260-9413

E-Mail Address

click here to contact the Contracting Officer via (mdouglas@spa.ars.usda.gov)

Description

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is R5-6206-2000 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The SIC is 3826. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97 -- 18. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, intends to purchase on a sole source basis, fifteen (15) Isco Model 6700 Full Size Portable Samplers, Catalog Number 68-6700-063; fifteen (15) 24 wedge-shaped 1 liter polyethylene bottle configurations, Catalog Number 68-6700-006; fifteen (15) 3/8" stainless steel full size stainer, Catalog Number 60-1684-110; fifteen (15) Isco Model 1640 Liquid Level Actuator, Catalog Number 60-1644-000; fifteen (15) 12V DC external connect cable, Catalog Number 60-1394-023; one (1) 3/8" vinyl tubing, 500 ft bulk from Environmental Monitoring & Sampling Instruments, 10375 Richmond Ave., Suite 930, Houston, Texas 77042, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Portable Samplers shall be delivered to the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Grassland, Soil & Water Research Laboratory, 1702 Blackland Road, Riesel, Texas 76682. The Government "desires" delivery within 30 days or less after receipt of the purchase order. Acceptance and FOB point are destination. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. In order to be considered for award offerors shall provide a quotation on company letterhead detailing the unit pricing; descriptive literature, brochures, and five references for the proposed instrument that have received the proposed instrument within the last three calendar years (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references) shall also be provided for the product quoted. FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items), FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation -- Commercial Items), the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), and FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items) apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items) also applies, with the following clauses from (b) applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-6; FAR 52.219-4; FAR 52.219-8; FAR 52.219-23; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; FAR 52.225-16; FAR 52.232-36. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items), with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained from the contracting officer or at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Furnish quotations to Michael Douglas, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, SPA, 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 230, College Station, Texas, 77840, no later than 4:30p.m., September 22, 2000. Quotations my be provided by facsimile to (979) 260-9413 if desired. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the contracting officer at (979) 260-9480 (voice) or email below.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000907/66SOL005.HTM (W-249 SN493274)