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66 -- MATRIX ASSISTED LASER DESPORTATION IONIZATION TIME-OF-FLIGHT MASS SPECTROMETER (MALDI-TOF) SOL RFQ 70522 DUE 092997 POC Nancy J Hill, Contract Specialist (202) 324-2205 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals/bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #70522, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #90-46. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) FAR Subart 13, including the Test Program, and is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3826. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price RFQ for one (1) Matrix Assisted Laser Desportation ionization Time-of- Flight Mass Spectrometer System (MALDI-TOF). The MALDI-TOF system shall consist of: a linear time-of-flight mass analyzer using a 337 nm nitrogen laser, software and instrumentation for delay extraction, computer-controlled positive and negative ion capabilities, automatic introduction of sample plate containing at least 100 sample spots, automated data acquisition and data analysis including multipoint calibration software, ion beam guide the entire length of the flight path, acceleration voltage up to 25 kV, video camera and monitor for viewing of samples during analysis, a stand alone pentium or better personal computer with Windows-based operating system, operate on standard 110V power supply, require minimum laboratory bench top space (preferably 4 square feet or less-excluding computer), true X-Y control of laser sampling position, air cooled turbo pumping, a compatible microfraction collector, software upgrades for a year, one year warranty, and system installation, start-up and training. The evaluation of quotations shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. To insure that sufficient information is available, the vendor must furnish as a part of his quotation all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product meets the characteristics of the requirement. The following FAR Provisions and Clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 1995), FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997), FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Item (August 1996), and FAR Provision 52.2127-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995), the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capabilities, Past performance and Price. Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. In regards to Past Performance, each offeror must submit information on at least three government/commercial contracts for MALDI-TOF systems. Information regarding these previous contracts should include but is not limited to name of company/agency, date awarded, contract award amount, contract number, company/government point of contact, phone number and address. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Item (Jan 1997). Representation and Certifications can be obtained via the Internet at http://www.far.npr.gov. All bids shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 11:00 a.m. EST, September 29, 1997. Bids can also be faxed to (202) 324-8031. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror submitting the lowest price technically acceptable offer and meeting all the terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation. Award to be made by 9/30/97.***** (0256)

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