USACML&MPCEN&FM, Directorate of Contracting, ATZN-DC, BLDG 241C, FORT MCCLELLAN, AL 36205-5000

66 -- FURNISH FLOW CYTOMETER KITS SOL DABT02-97-B-0008 DUE 090597 POC Contract Specialist Teri Martin (205) 848-3719/4318 (Site Code DABT02) 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is DABT02-97-B-0008 and is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 90-46. This solicitation is set-aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 2899 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Bid schedule shall be for 1,000 Flow Cytometer Kits (PART NUMBER FCO- 0194). Bids must indicate quantity, unit price, and total amount. Provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, and 52.212-3, Offeror Represenations and Certifications-Commerical Items, apply to this acquisition. Suppliers must provide delivery within 10 business-work days after contract award. Supplier should quote FOB destination. If not quoting FOB destination, supplier should provide estimated shipping and handling charges. Delivery should be made to the following address: USACML&MPCEN&FM DOL, Supply Warehouse ATTN: ATZN-DL, Bldg 256 Fort McClellan, AL 36205-5000 FEATURES AND CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED FOR EACH KIT Supplier shall furnish 1,000 each of the following equipment: Each Flow Cytometer Kit consists of a die cut foam rubber padded cardboard box containing the following: 1. Start-Up Solution (1 Vial) 2. FCM Biological Dye (1 Vial) 3. Sterile Water (1 Vial) 4. Bleach (1 Vial) 5. Cleaning Agent (1 Vial) 6. Test Tube for Start-Up Solution 7. Test Tube for Water 8. Test Tube for Bleach 9. Test Tube for Cleaning Solution Specifications: Certified reagents for use with Coulter EPICs-XL Flow Cytometer used for Bacterial Detection. The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity 52.210-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Diabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies 52.225-9, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.227-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Offers are due by 1200 hours, 5 September 1997. Offers must be submitted to: USACML&MPCEN&FM Directorate of Contracting ATTN: ATZN-DC Bldg 241C Fort McClellan, AL 36205-5000 Offers may be faxed to Ms. Teri Martin at (205) 848-6450. BASIS FOR AWARD: Price, price related factors, and delivery time. The point of contact for this acquisition is Ms. Teri Martin, Phone (205) 848-3719/4318. (0232)

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