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

66 -- MICRO-G GIMBAL PISTON, VIBRATION ISOLATION LAB TABLE SOL 5114-8-0005 DUE 043098 POC Sofia M. Basso, Purchasing Agent, 309-681-6611 The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR), Peoria, IL, is in need of a Vibration Isolation Lab Table. 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-8-0005 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3821 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. CLIN 0001, Micro-g Gimbal Piston, Vibration Isolation Lab Table, Technical Manufacturing Corporation Model No. 63-541 or equal, 1 each. Salient Characteristics: 30" x 48", Highly damped, magnetic stainless steel work surface; 1 Hz vertical and horizontal natural frequency; Net load capacity: 350 lbs; Leveling feet; highly damped, high stiffness leg frame; vertical isolation efficiency: 85% @ 5 Hz; 95% @ 10 Hz.Standard commercial warranty shall apply. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, 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 Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Offeror must submit descriptive literature to provide proof that the proposed equipment meets or exceeds the salient characteristics listed above. Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, April 30, 1998 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Sofia Basso, (309) 681-6611. (0105)

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