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

66 -- INSTRUMENTS & LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL 5114-8-6003 DUE 081998 POC Jerry King 309-681-6697 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Services, Peoria, IL has a requirement to purchase Differential Scanning Calorimeter(DSC) Cell Base. 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 solicitaion: quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotation Number is 5114-8-6003. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. This solicitation is full and open competition, SIC # 3823. CLIN 0001 -- DSC 2910 Cell Base, Research Grade Differential Scanning Calorimeter module serves as a platform for using various tuypes of DSC cells and accessories including the DSC Cell Base, Pressure Cell, DTA 1600 C Cell, Photocalorimeter, LNCA, RCS and Autosampler. Provides high DSC sensitivity. Module is field upgradeable to the Modulated DSC capability. MDSC measures heat capacity real time in a single can. MDSC also provides the ability to measure Thermal Conductivity. TA INSTRUMENTS, PART NUMBER # 911000.901 or equal, 1 Each CLIN 0002 -- Standard DSC 2910 Cell with Accessory Kit. Sensitivity is 1 microwatt. Temperature range is -180 to 725 C with quench cooling accessory. For use with DSC 2910 Cell Base. Includes accessory kit containing 2000 aluminium sample pans and covers, indium and sapphire calibration materials and instruction manual. TA INSTRUMENTS PART NUMBER # 900600.903 or equal, 1 Each CLIN 0003 -- High Pressure DSC with Accessory Kit. Pressure to 1000 psi under static or dynamic purge conditions. Suitable for 100% oxygen atmosphere work. Temperature range -180 to 725 C with quench cooling accessory. Compatible with DSC 2910 Cell Base. Includes accessory kit containing 200 aluminium pans and covers, indium and sapphire calibration materials and instruction manuals. TA INSTRUMENTS, PART NUMBER #900605.904, or equal, 1 Each. CLIN 0004 -- DCS Sample Press. Includes crimping die set, hermetic sealing die set, 200 hermetic pans and covers. Press will seal standard and hermetic DSC pans. TA INSTRUMENTS, PART NUMBER # 900680.902 or equal, 1 Each. CLIN 0005, Interactive Multimedia DSC Traing CD. Vendor will provide extensive training for new users on calibration, experimental setup and general operation of DSC with Thermal Solutions. Vendor will provide extensive documentation on the use of the analysis software. Vendor will provide video with sound clips to demonstrate proper sample preparation including use of the sample press. Training must be compatible with Windows 3.1.95 and NT. 1 Each. Delivery is required within 30 days after issue of order. Delivery address is: USDA-ARS-MWA, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The resultant order will be FOB Destination. 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 or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Quotations will be evaluatede on price and price related factors. Offerors offering "equals" must submit descriptive literature for evaluation. All items are tax exempt. Offers must be received not later than 3:00 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME on 19 Aug 98 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Purchasing Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. Inquires will only be accepted by FAX at (309) 681-6697, Attention: Jerry King, Contracting Officer. Posted 08/05/98 (W-SN232858). (0217)

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