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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 18, 2003 FBO #0504
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Differential Scanning Calorimeter & Thermogravimetric Analyzer

Notice Date

4/16/2003
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Mid South Area Office, 141 Experiment Station Road, Stoneville, MS, 38776
 

ZIP Code

38776
 

Solicitation Number

IFB-2003-4431-006
 

Response Due

6/12/2003
 

Archive Date

6/27/2003
 

Point of Contact

Terry Krutz, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone 662-686-5361, Fax 662-686-5373, - Ludella Hair, Purchasing Agent, Phone 662-686-5216, Fax 662-686-5373,
 

E-Mail Address

tkrutz@ars.usda.gov, lhair@ars.usda.gov
 

Description

The USDA, ARS, Mid South Area, Cotton Textile Chemistry Research Unit, New Orleans, Louisiana a requirement for a Differntial Scanning Calorimeter and a Thermogravimetric Analyzer. 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. IFB 2003-4431-006 is being issued as an Request for Quotation. The NAICS is 334516 and the size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. Offerors are to provide quotation for the following Perkin Elmer catalog items or equal (1) #N5360005, 1 ea. - Diamond Differential Scanning Calorimeter including Diamond DSC CryoFill, Liquid Nirtogen Cooling System, Pyris TA Manager Software, Specific Heat Software, Spares Kit, Gas Dryer Kit that is controlled from an industry-standard PC running on Microsoft Windows 2000, allow for fast heating and cooling up to 500°C/min., allow for automatic unattended operation over the temperature range of -170°C to 300°C, heat exchanger to allow circulation of cold liquids and to operate to higher temperatures in the 0°C to 730°C range using cold liquid nitrogen supplied at -25°C or higher, Perkin Elmer’s PyrisSoftware necessary for instrument control, data acquisition, and routing data analysis of up to 8 thermal analyzers of any type from a single PC controller. (2) #02190048 - 1 ea. - STD Sample Pan Crimper Press, covers standard DSC pans of aluminum, gold or copper. (3) #09403717 - 1 ea. - Computer - Dell GX260 SMT WIN2000 USA, Model Dell GX260 2GHz Intel® Pentium ® 4. (4) #09403726 - 1 ea. - Monitor 17 inch flat panel (5) #09410001 - 1 ea. - Cable PC to Printer. (6) #09421082 - 1 ea. - HP Deskjet 5550 inkjet printer. (7) #N5370610 - 1 ea. - S/W KIT-PY DSC ADV SUITE, single user, V3.7. (8) #N5370742 - 1 ea. - KIT_PYRIS 1 Thermogravimeter Analyzer LAB SYS 23 that includes Pyris 1 TGA , standard furnace operates from ambient to 1000°C, low mass internal furnace permits heating rates from 0.1° to 200°C/, Maximum sensitivity of 0.1ug with a balance accuracy of better than 0.1%, sample capacity up to 50 µL, may operate in a static or a dynamic atmosphere including but not limited to oxygen, air, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide or other inert gases, analysis may be made at normal or reduced pressure. (9) #09402020 - 1 ea. - Converter-USB/4 port RS232/NT. (10) #03190207 - 1 ea. Intracooler 2 115V. (11) # SPECIALTEA - 1 ea. - *UV curing Accessory*. (12) Installation and one year warranty. ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. Delivery of the equipment shall be made within 60 days after receipt of the contract order and will be delivered to USDA, ARS, Cotton Textile Chemistry Research Unit, New Orleans, Louisiana 70179. 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. 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), June 12, 2003 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.
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/USDA/ARS/MSAO/IFB-2003-4431-006/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: USDA, ARS, SRRC 1100 Robert E. Lee Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana

Zip Code: 70179

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00305702-F 20030418/030416222147 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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