USDA, ARS, MSA, Procurement/Assistance Office, P.O. Box 225, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225

66 -- PASCAL CONFOCAL SYSTEM FOR AXOPLAN 2 SOL 2000-4431-0007 DUE 061300 POC Contact, Terry A. Krutz, 662-686-5361 The USDA, ARS, Mid South Area, Aquatic Animal Health Research Laboratory, Auburn, Alabama has a requirement for a Pascal Confocal System for Axoplan 2 and accessories or equal. 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 solicitaiton; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. RFQ 2000-4431-007 is being issued as a Request for Quotes. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect thorugh Federal Acquisition Circulate 97-12. Offerors are to provide prices for the following: Item No. 1 -- Basic System: LSM 5 Pascal Basic-G. Item No. 2 -- Accessories as follows: Manual for LSM 5 Pascal 2.5, LSM 5 PascaL SW Updates for 1 year, Advanced Scan Function for 2.5, Host Computer for LSM 5 Pascal, Monitor Siemens MCM 21T1 21", 256 MEMUpgrade Siemens Pro M7, 10919 100 MG Zip Drive, external, Emission Filter Slider, Filter Changing Tool, Container for Emission Slider Tool, BT-2024 Bench Top Isolation System, installation and operator training, and warranty. Delivery of the equipment shall be made within 45 days after receipt of the contract order and will be delivered to USDA, ARS, MSA, Aquatic Animal Health Research Laboratory, 990 Wire Road, Auburn, Alabama 36830. Prices should reflect that they are FOB Destination. Price will include everything identified above. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commericial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. These clauses may be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ Quotations will be evaluated on price, past performance, and proof of experience with this kind of equipment. Offers should include a list of at least four references to include company name, point of contact, phone number and fax number. References should reflect similar type of work or equipment purchases. Additional Quotation Information -- DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE must be submitted with the offer even if it has been submitted previously. This literature MUST address all aspects outlined in the specifications. If an area is not addressed in the literature the company must submit a written substantive statement describing such area. FAILTURE TO PROVIDE THE DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE SHALL RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. Offers to include a commercial warranty for equipment. Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received not later than 3:00 (CDT), June 13, 2000 at the USDA, ARS, MSA, Contracting Office, 141 Experiment Station Road, P.O. Box 225, Stoneville, Mississippi 38776-0225. Fax quotations are acceptable. Fax No. (662)686-5373. The POC for this project is Terry A. Krutz (662)686-5361 Posted 05/08/00 (W-SN452586). (0129)

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