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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 07, 2002 FBO #0248
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Combustion Nitrogen/Carbon Analyzer and Instrument Control System

Notice Date

6/26/2002
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area National Animal Disease Center, 2300 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010
 

ZIP Code

50010
 

Solicitation Number

RFQ4802
 

Response Due

7/12/2002
 

Point of Contact

Denise Hill, Purchasing Agent, Phone 515-663-7243, Fax 515-663-7482,
 

E-Mail Address

dhill@nadc.ars.usda.gov
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items identified below, 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: offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number: RFQ4802, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ, and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-07 This procurement shall be solicited under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a Small- Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) code is 334516. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Soil Tilth Laboratory has a requirement to procure (1 each) Carbon/Nitrogen Analyzer (CE Instruments Model Flash EA1112 SOIL Combustion Nitrogen/Carbon Analyzer MS Version part #112-302-15 or EQUAL) and (1 each) Instrument Control System (CE Instruments #CE-EAPC or EQUAL). The items you are offering must meet or exceed the following salient characteristics: The system must have continuous flow design to allow interfacing with a Finnigan Delta S Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer; instrument must be capable of simultaneous determination of nitrogen and carbon; analyzer must have a dual furnace; combustion column must be able to support a crucible that is equipped to remove the ash build up; complete gas chromatographic separation of the elements must be accomplished without splitting, dilution or "trapping and purging" of the gases; thermal conductivity detector is required; instrument must have an autosampler expandable to 128 positions; computer control through the software of autosampler, temperatures, and run programs; instrument control software must be capable of adjusting the detector gain during the analysis to improve sensitivity and must control the oxygen introduction for oxidation of the sample and automatically adjust based upon the weight and matrix of the sample; system must be upgradable for oxygen analysis by pyrolysis without additional detectors or furnaces; the system must be capable of liquid sample analysis by direct injection using an optional automatic liquid injector; system to include 1 year warranty, installation, and training. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendums: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items: 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 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. In Paragraph (B) of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.203-6, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-13. COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (JAN 1999) (DEVIATION) (USDA). (a)The offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 38 U.S.C. 4212 (d) (ie., the VETS-100 report required by FAR Clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports of Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), it has, [], has not [], submitted the most recent report required by 38 U.S.C. 4212 (d). (b) An Offeror who checks "has not" may not be awarded a contract until the required report is filed. CONTRACT PAYMENT (MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER) Electronic Funds Transfer compliance with 31 CFR 208. To Facilitate EFT for contract payments, FAR Clauses 52.232-34 and 52.232.35 (31 CFR Part 208) requires the submission of information by the contractor to the payment office. Upon award, the contractor shall contact the Miscellaneous Payments Section at the National Finance Center (NFC) to initiate the enrollment process of the Vendor Express Payment (VXP), which will result in a number being assigned to the contractor for payment under EFT. NFC can be reached at phone number 1-800-421-0323 or at WWW.NFC.USDA.GOV. All offerors must include copies of 52.212-3 (Representations and Certifications) and 52.222-70 (Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements). Faxed quotations are acceptable to Denise Hill at fax number 1-515-663-7482 on or before July 12, 2002 Central Standard Time. All responses will be evaluated in order to determine the ability to meet the above stated capabilities. Responses shall include technical specifications, literature, brochures and other such information corresponding to each minimum required item, which demonstrates the capabilities of the offerors equipment. Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive/responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The anticipated award date August 1, 2002. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the Agency. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (26-JUN-2002). IT ACTUALLY FIRST APPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 05-AUG-2002. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/USDA/ARS/NADC/RFQ4802/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: USDA,ARS,National Soil Tilth Laboratory, 2150 Pammel Dr.,Ames, IA

Zip Code: 50011

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00132848-F 20020807/020805221217 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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