PRESOL | 66 | Portable Handheld Sampler collects airborne biologicals; single-button operation for hot-zone use in Level A or MOPP-IV protective clothing and captures airborne pathogens and spores. BioCapture? 650 is known to meet our requirement.

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 29, 2006 FBO #1676
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Portable Handheld Sampler collects airborne biologicals; single-button operation for hot-zone use in Level A or MOPP-IV protective clothing and captures airborne pathogens and spores. BioCapture? 650 is known to meet our requirement.

Notice Date: 6/27/2006
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
NAICS: 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Contracting Office: ACA, Fort Sam Houston , Directorate of Contracting, 2107 17th Street, Bldg. 4197 , Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-5015
ZIP Code: 78234-5015
Solicitation Number: W9124J-06-T-0070
Response Due: 7/9/2006
Archive Date: 9/7/2006
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Solicitation number is W9124J-06-T-0070 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This acquisition is available for open competition. The NAICS Code is 334516. The small business siz e standard is 500 employees. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-09. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Comme rcial, with addenda: paragraph (c) change 30 calendar days to 60 calendar days and paragraphs (h) and (i) of this provision do not apply.; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, with the following addenda: paragraph (a) is filled in with (1) technical capability of the item offered to meet all the Governments item description requirements listed below; and (2) price. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item s; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, with selection of clauses (8)(i), (9), (14) through (20), (31), and (33); DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Imp lement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, selecting clauses 52.203.3 Gratuities, and 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, and 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; FA R 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, insert: http://farsite.hill.af.mil; The U.S. Army Contracting Agency, Southern Region Contracting Center We st, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for seven (7) each BioCapture 650 Air Sampling Systems manufactured by Alexeter Technologies, LLC, or equal. If other than Brand Name is proposed, offeror shall provide product literature sufficient for tec hnical evaluation to ensure the other than brand name item meets all technical requirements. System description is as follows: The BioCapture 650 Portable Handheld Sampler collects airborne biologicals. It is an Easy, single-button operation for hot-zone use in Level A or MOPP-IV protective clothing and captures airborne pathogens and spores ranging from 0.5-10 microns and concentrates them into a 5mL liquid sample. Size: 7 x 6 x 14; Weight: 7.5lbs; Operating Flow Rate: 200 LPM; Particle Collection Size: 0.5 10 microns; Liquid Sample Volume: 5mL; Sampling Times: 5, 15, 30, 60 minutes; Battery: Lithium Ion, 2 hour run time; Electrical: 12 VDC, 26 Watts; Operating Angle: 0o to 20o (horizontal); Operating Temperature: +2oC (+35oF) t o +54oC (+1 30oF); Storage Temperature: -46oC (-51oF) t o +71oC (+160oF); Shock/Drop: 36 inches drop on all faces and edges; Non-Operating Vibration alarm; Operating Humidity: 5-55 Hz: 0.7g at 5-15Hz; 1.2g at 16-25 Hz; 3g at 26-55 Hz; Operating Altitude: to 15,000 ft; Rain: 5% to 95% non-condensing; Water tightness; 1.8 inches per hour in 20 mph wind for 30 minutes; Fungus: Materials do not support growth; Salt Fog: Materials certified not to corrode; Single button operation in hot-zone; Deployment ready for emergen cy use; Laboratory effectiveness in a rugged 7.5 lb package; Collects Anthrax, Plague and other bio-terrorism diseases; 100% decontamination ability; Highly operable in sand, dust and inclement environments; Flexible sampling times; Disposable collector ca rtridge prevents cross-contamination; Easy to operate by user in fully dressed Level A or MOPP-IV gear represents a significant leap forward in air sampling tec hnology. Incorporating the latest technological breakthroughs in particle collection, the portable and hand-held unit captures airborne pathogens and spores into a concentrated liquid sample. Snap-in, disposable sampling cartridge minimizes set-up and dec ontamination. The BioCapture? 650 provides the user with an effective and easy-to-use instrument for fast, safe, and efficient biological agent collection. Remarks: 1) Proposals shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212.-3 Offeror Represent ations and CertificationsCommercial Items either through access to their ORCA pages at https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx or return a completed copy of the provision. (2) All small business responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considere d. It is anticipated that award will be made without discussions; although, the government reserves the right to hold discussions if necessary. Vendor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at www.ccr.gov to receive awar d. (3) Delivery: Request delivery within 60 days of award of contract to CSRD, Fifth U.S. Army (ARNORTH), 1400 EAST GRAYSON STREET, SUITE 146, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. (4) Proposals must be received by 9 July 2006 at 1600 (4:00 p.m.) Central Time Zone and reference the solicitation number. Proposals may be mailed the U.S Army Contracting Agency, Southern Region Contracting Center-West, 2107 17th Street, Bldg 4197, Suite 15, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-5015. Proposals also may be E-Mailed to (robert.bar nea@samhouston.army.mil) or faxed to 210-221-4452. For information regarding this solicitation contact Robert Barnea at 210-221-4820 or e-mail to the above address and reference the solicitation number. Award will be made to offeror whose proposal meets all the technically acceptable criteria set forth in this solicitation with the lowest price.
Place of Performance: Address: ACA, Fort Sam Houston Directorate of Contracting, 2107 17th Street, Bldg. 4197 Fort Sam Houston TX; Zip Code: 78234-5015; Country: US
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66 -- Portable Handheld Sampler collects airborne biologicals; single-button operation for hot-zone use in Level A or MOPP-IV protective clothing and captures airborne pathogens and spores. BioCapture? 650 is known to meet our requirement.