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65 -- NITRIC OXIDE ANALYZER AND ACCESSORIES SOL NHLBI-PS-98-266 DUE 040298 POC Cecilia D. Morales, Purchasing Agent, (301)435-0369, Debra Hawkins, Chief, Procurement Section, (301)435-0366 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. The solicitation number NHLBI-PS-98-266 and is issued as requested for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. This is not Small Business set aside. The Standard Industrial classification (SIC) code is 3826, size standard 500 employees. The items to be acquired are as follows: 1) One (1) each, NITRIC OXIDE ANALYZER (NOA) with the following specifications: Outputs: Analog, Digital, Printer, On-Board 512 KB RAM Card (expandable) for Data Storage; Display: Backlit LCD in ppm/ppb or mV; Oil-Filled Transformer for Ozone Generation; PMT cooled to -10 C for optimal chemiluminescence sensitivity, Vacuum Pump: ultimate vacuum of 0.75 X 10 to the -4 Torr. Flow capacity of 3.5cfm, and operating sound level of 53 dB; Gas Sampling: <1 ppb minimum detection limit up to 500 ppm NO, 200 millisecond response time, 10-300 mL/min flow rate, capable of breath-by-breath analysis in humans and animals; Liquid Sampling: 1 picomole minimum detection limit to 100 nanomoles, sample size of a few microliters to 5mL, capable of analyzing nitric oxide, nitrite, and/or nitrate in a variety of samples including plasma, cell culture media, tissue homogenates, tissue perfusates, and urine. This NOA system must include detector, vacuum pump, operting and service manual and written warranty 2) Installation and Training: field service Installation and Training of the instrument providing an overview of the techniques used to measure nitric oxide, nitrite and nitrate, travel expenses and any other charges. 3) One (1) each, Customized Nitric Oxide (NO) Data Analysis Software: External collection and analysis software program setfor PC or Macintosh designed for restricted breath analysis, breath by breath analysis, bag sampling, NO and NO/2 monitoring and liquid sample analysis. 4) One (1) Laptop Computer, 120-MHz Pentium processor with internal 16-KB cache, 16 MB of RAM, 1.0 GB Hard Drive, may substitute 486 or greater PC or Mac. 5) One (1) each, Radical Purger, Purge and Trap with Condenser and heating Jacket, must include purge vessel, filter line with IFD filter, NaOH trap, Teflon tubing and fittings; for analysis of nitric oxide, nitrite and/or nitrate in biological samples such as plasma, cell culture media, or tissue homogenates. 6) One (1) each, Circulating Hot Water Bath: must be capable of delivering 95 degrees C water for the analysis of nitrates. 7) One (1) each, Gas Sampling Interface: this is for gas-phase calibration of the N.A. and measurement of gas-phase samples, must include a Nafion drier, 0.45 m particle filter, Teflon sampling line with luer adapters, luer plug and calibration tee. 8) One (1) each, Accurate NO Breath Kit: must be used with or without resistance, must eliminate nasal NO contamination and control breath flow rate, must provide flow rate of 40 mL/sec. And adapters necessary for breath-by breath analysis without resistance. 9) One (1) each, Odor Filter to neutralize oily smells. 10) Calibration Kit: must include a Zero Air Filter, a cylinder of 45 ppm NO calibration gas, and a Compressed Gas Association 625 NO Regulator. The Government's desired delivery and acceptance schedule is May 15, 1998 or 30 days from the award date, whichever is earlier at 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda Md. 20892. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror meeting the Government's specifications. The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Offeror must provide descriptive literature inclusive of specifications as part of the quotation. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items -- Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions, applies to this acquisition. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the equipment specified in this synopsis should submit a quotation to the below address. The quotation shall include the itemized price, prompt payment terms, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUN's) and descriptive reference literature of the equipment quoted identifying all of the requirements. The quotation must reference "Request for Quotation" number NHLBI-PS-98-266. Quotations will be due fifteen (15) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis by 3:00 p.m. E. T. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood, Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, Rockledge Building 2, Room 6143, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817-7902, Attention: Ms. Cecilia D. Morales, Purchasing Agent, Fax Number (301)480-3345. Fax quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized representative. (0077)

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