USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

66 -- SPECTROPHOTOMETER SOL #11 DUE 090997 POC Gladys Grebner (309) 681-6612 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area has a requirement to purchase a Spectrophotometer for the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR), Peoria, IL. 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. Solicitation No. 11 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The solicitation is 100% set aside for small business SIC 3823 500. CLIN 0001 Perkin Elmer N6950400 Lambda 40PC system, or equal, 1 each, CLIN 0002 Perkin Elmer B0509681 Lambda accessory Board, or equal, 1 each, CLIN 0003 Perkin Elmer C6952945 PTP-6 Digital Temperature Controller, or equal, 1 each, CLIN 0004 Perkin Elmer B2000186 Autolinear Transport/Lamabda 10/20/40/BIO, or equal, 1 each, CLIN 0005 Perkin Elmer B0631066 Semi-Micro Cell NIR QS300 10MM BLK SET/2 10mm pathlength, PTFE stopper, NIR Quartz SUPRASIL 300, 1.4 ML Cell Volume, set of two, or equal, 1 each. UV/VIS Spectrophotometer must have double beam scanning, wavelength range from 190nm to 1100nm with microcomputer control and software for collection and manipulation of kinetic data collected during DNA reassociation experiments. Also absolutely must have at least a 6-position Peltier thermostatted cell holder, providing programmable temperature control to plus-minus 0.2degree Celsius in the range from 4 degree Celsius to 100 degree celcuius suitable for DNA melting and reassociation determinations. The spectrophotometer should have a 1 (1) year warranty on labor and travel. Delivery to be within five (5) weeks after receipt of order to USDA-ARS-MWA, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The resultant contract will be taxexempt and FOB destination. Offerors quoting on an equal should submit descriptive literature for evaluation. 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, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Offers are to be received not later than the close of business, September 9, 1997 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Gladys Grebner (309) 681-6612. (0233)

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