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

J -- MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR FLOW CYTOMETERS SOL DABT02-97-B-0011 DUE 091097 POC Purchasing Agent Kathryn McManus (205) 848-4520 Contracting Officer Rosalie Saunders (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-0011 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 3829 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Bid schedule follows: Base Period 0001: Provide maintenance service as required for the period 15 Sep 97 (or date of award) through 31 Mar 98 for 6 each Coulter flow cytometers 6.5 MO. 0002 Provide maintenance service as required for the period 15 Sep 97 (or date of award) through 31 Mar 98 for 13 each Coulter flow cytometers 6.5 MO. 0003 Provide maintenance service as required for the period 15 Sep 97 (or date of award) through 31 Mar 98 for 4 each Coulter flow cytometers 6.5 MO. 0004: Provide maintenance service as required for the period 15 Sep 97 (or date of award) through 31 Mar 98 for 7 each Coulter flow cytometers 6.5 MO. 0005: Provide maintenance service as required for the period 15 Sep 97 (or date of award) through 31 Mar 98 for 2 each Coulter flow cytometers 6.5 MO. Option Period One 0006: Provide maintenance service as required for the period 1 Apr 98 through 31 Mar 99 for 6 each Coulter flow cytometers 12 MO. 0007: Provide maintenance service as required for the period 1 Apr 98 through 31 Mar 99 for 13 each Coulter flow cytometers 12 MO. 0008: Provide maintenance service as required for the period 1 Apr 98 through 31 Mar 99 for 4 each Coulter flow cytometers 12 MO. 0009: Provide maintenance service as required for the period 1 Apr 98 through 31 Mar 99 for 7 each Coulter flow cytometers 12 MO. 0010: Provide maintenance service as required for the period 1 Apr 98 through 31 Mar 99 for 2 each Coulter flow cytometers 12 MO. Provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (exclude paragraph h, Multiple Awards and substituting the following paragraph h, "Single Award. The Government contemplates single award of all items." ) and 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Delivery will be made to the following address: USACML&MPCEN&FM DOL, BIDS Supply Section ATTN: ATZN-DL, Bldg 350 Fort McClellan, AL 36205-5000 The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract 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 Disabled 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 1600 hours, 11 September 1997. Offers must be submitted to: USACML&MPCEN&FM Directorate of Contracting ATTN: ATZN-DC Bldg 241CFort McClellan, AL 36205-5000 Offers may be faxed to Ms. Candy Sefcik at (205) 848-6450/7318. (0241)

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