66 -- AKTA FAST PROTEIN LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY

Notice Date

September 5, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL, 61604

ZIP Code

61604

Solicitation Number

101-CCRU-008

Response Due

September 26, 2001

Point of Contact

Jerry King, Contracting Specialist, Phone 309-681-6624, Fax 309-681-6683, Email jlking@mwa.ars.usda.gov -- Jerry King, Contracting Specialist, Phone 309-681-6624, Fax 309-681-6683, Email jlking@mwa.ars.usda.gov

Description

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Midwest Area, requires a AKTA Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) with FRAC-950 (Brand Name or Equal) or its equivalent, to be furnished and delivered (F.O.B. Destination) to the USDA-ARS-Cereal Crops Research Unit at the Barley & Malt Lab, 501 Walnut Street, Madison, WI 53705. 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. 101-CCRU-008 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses. NACIS Code 333111 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. ITEM: AKTA Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography with FRAC-950. 1. Valve IV-908; 2. Valve PV-908; 3. Superloop, 10 ml; 4. Tubing kit for superloop, 10ml; 5. Superloop, 50 ml; 6. Tubing kit for superloop, 50 ml. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Hiprep 26/60 Sephacryl S-200 HR column; 2. HR 5/5 column; 3. HR 10/10 column; 4. Q Sepharose; 5. DEAE Sepharose; 6. SP Sepharose; 7. CM Sepharose; 8. Phenyl Sepharose; 9. Butyl Sepharose. Please provide pricing and product literature for any additional application accessories for future expansion of the system. DELIVERY: The equipment, all required documentation and orientation shall be delivered (F.O.B. Destination) to the USDA, ARS, Barley & Malt Lab, 501 Walnut Street, Madison, WI 53705. Delivery of all equipment the Operations and Maintenance documentation shall be made within 8 weeks after receipt of the purchase order, and shall be delivered within the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excl. Federal holidays. Contractor-if this is not a realistic date please make note in your quote of a realistic date of delivery. Prices should reflect that they are FOB Destination and price will include everything identified above. Destination is the USDA, ARS, Barley & Malt Lab, 501 Walnut Street, Madison, WI 53705, Attn: David Peterson. The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the equipment and/or services to be provided under this contract. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at USDA, ARS, Barley & Malt Lab, 501 Walnut Street, Madison, WI 53705. The invoice shall be submitted in an original and mailed to the Contract Officer located at USDA, ARS, Dairy Forage Research Center, 1925 Linden Drive West, Madison, WI 53706. 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, and FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds apply to this acquisition. The clauses may be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ Quotations will be evaluated on price, past performance, and proof of experience with this kind of equipment. Offerors must include with their quotation a list of at least three references to include Name, Company, Address, Phone and Fax Numbers, and e-mail address, if applicable. Offers to include a commercial warranty for equipment. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business (4:00 pm), September 26, 2001 at the USDA-ARS Dairy Forage Research Center, 1925 Linden Drive West, Madison, WI 53706. Fax quotations are acceptable. FAX No. (608) 264-5275. Please make all quotes effective through December 31, 2001. This contract is contingent on availability of funds.

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