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99 -- AUTOMATIC TAGGING UNITS (3) SOL RFQ-98-101(EM) DUE 090998 POC Elida Monroe, 503-231-6188 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; quotations are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number is RFQ-98-101(EM) this Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 97-05. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3599 applies. **Provide your written offeror, as well as a copy of descriptive literature for product evaluation for the following item: Three (3) ea, Automatic Tagging Units; Model No. MKIV, or equal, with the following minimum salient features: One (1) automatic tagging unit injector version 4.4, with quality control device, power supply, tool kit, touch switch and three non-custom head molds. Package of Five (5) etched needles and Two (2) sets drive rollers for MK1V. FOB destination to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lahontan National Fish Hathcery, 710 Highway 395, Gardnerville, Nevada 89410. Two (2) automatic tagging units injector, with quality control device, power supply, tool kit, touch switch and three non-customer head molds. FOB destination to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northern Central Valley FWO, 10950 Tyler Road, Red Bluff, California. Offerors shall also be responsible for submitting all additional information on the above product necessary for the Government to determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics of the "brand name" as listed in this solicitation. See FAR 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature. The following clauses and provisions shall apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (conforming to quotation requirements and most advantageous price on an aggregate basis), 1452,210.70 Brand Name or Equal -- Department of the Interior (Jul 1996), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Bids must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) price, 2) warranty, 3) delivery time, and 4) technical capability (of the offered system to meet agency needs). The government reserves the right to award based on the tractor's sole cost alone as a result of this commercial item procurement. Therefore; please provide exact amount for delivery cost. FOB Destination -- One (1) Automatic Tagging Unit, Lahontan National Fish Hatchery 710 Highway 395, Gardnerville, Nevada and Two (2) Automatic Tagging Units, Northern Central Valley FWO, 10950 Tyler Road, Red Bluff, California. Offerors due to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Elida Monroe, Contracting and General Services, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181 on or before 09/09/98, 4:00pm local time. All responsible sources may submit an offer to this agency which will be considered. Posted 08/25/98 (W-SN241762). (0237)

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