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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 05, 2006 FBO #1560
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- MODULATED DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETER W/ DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYZER

Notice Date

3/3/2006
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, North Atlantic Area Office, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA, 19038
 

ZIP Code

19038
 

Solicitation Number

104-179
 

Response Due

3/20/2006
 

Archive Date

4/4/2006
 

Description

USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Eastern Regional Research Center is seeking to purchase a Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter w/Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer. The instruments will be used to determine the structural changes induced in extruder texturized products that function as meat analogs and in developing bio-based polymers from agricultural byproducts. USDA requires a Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter w/Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer to be furnished and delivered (F.O.B. Destination within Consignee=s Premises) to the USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center located in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania; in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this document. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 (current as of FAC 2005-07), 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. This procurement is not restricted. The NAICS is 334516. The Solicitation number 104-179, is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). SCHEDULE OF ITEMS - Furnish and deliver, F.O.B. Destination a Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter w/Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer. The equipment must have the following specifications and features. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE: Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter 1) must have a temperature range of at least 500 to -90 degrees Celsius with a refrigerated cooling system; 2) must have the ability to apply a true sinusoidal temperature wave to the sample; Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer 1) must have a temperature range of at least 500 to -150 degrees Celsius; 2) must have a frequency range of at least 0.01 to 150 Hz; 3) must have a maximum force of at least 15 Newtons (N); 4) must have an amplitude range of at least 1 to 5000 microns. SOFTWARE CONTROLLER: 1) The system must be computer controlled and operate on a Pentium 4 or greater processor; 2) The system controller software must be based on the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. 3) There must be free upgrades on software purchased. TRADE-IN OF A GOVERNMENT OWNED PERKIN ELMER DSC7 COUPLED WITH THERMAL ANALYSIS CONTROLLER TAC 7/DX. Companies with the demonstrated capability of providing this equipment must submit a descriptive statement, including descriptive literature, specifically addressing the equipment=s component=s and availability. The statement and literature must be submitted to the Contracting Office Address at the day and time specified in the synopsis. This is not a request for proposal. No solicitation is available. The items to be furnished shall be labeled with the purchase order number and delivered, all transportation charges paid by the Contractor in accordance with the F.O.B. Destination Clause to USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center. DOCUMENTATION: The Contractor shall provide operations, repair, maintenance manuals, and service instructions submitted upon delivery of the equipment. WARRANTY: The Contractor shall provide the warranty for this equipment with their offer. ADDITIONAL QUOTATION INFORMATION: The provision at 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jan 2006), applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-1, is amended to include the following clauses by reference: 1. Item (b) Submission of Offers is amended to include the following: Submit your quotation, warranties, descriptive literature on the proposed equipment, and the Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 to the Contracting Officer. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THIS INFORMATION MAY RENDER THE OFFER NON-RESPONSIVE. FACSIMILE OFFERS ARE ACCEPTABLE. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-2. Any resulting order will be issued to the company offering the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD will be based on technical capabilities, price and price-related factors. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION RELATIVE TO EACH EVALUATION FACTOR MAY RENDER YOUR OFFER NON-RESPONSIVE. a) Technical Capability will be based on technical features, and product literature. Each offer is required to submit warranty information, descriptive literature or other documentation, and show how the offered product meets or exceeds the requirements as specified in the specifications. b) Price includes all equipment, accessories, discount terms, and transportation. Your offer shall include pricing in accordance with the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS identified above. c) Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representation and certifications-Commercial Items (Mar 2005), with the quotation. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Sep. 2005), applies to this acquisition. ADDENDA TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause: 1. Item (a) Inspection and Acceptance is amended to include the following: AGAR 452.246-70 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FEB 1988) - (a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer=s duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract. (b) Inspection and acceptance of the item shall be performed at: USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038. 2. Item (g) Invoice is amended to include the following: The invoice shall be submitted in an original and one copy after delivery of all items. The Invoice shall be mailed to: USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, ATTN: Regina Dennis. 3. Item (o) Warranty is amended to include the following: The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Governments rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Governments rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. The Contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty with its quotation. USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center plans to award a single, firm-fixed price contract to the offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government price and other factors considered. Award may be made without discussions; however, ERRC reserves the right to conduct discussions later if determined necessary by the contracting officer. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and affect as if they were given in full text. The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature ( Apr 2002); 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991); 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991); 52.247-35, F.O.B. Destination, Within Consignee=s Premises (APR 1984); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jan 2006); 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer -Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003), applies to this acquisition. Responses are due by 4:00 p.m. local time, on March 20, 2006, at the USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center, Location Administrative Office, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038. Point of Contact for this acquisition is Regina Dennis, Purchasing Agent, (215) 233-6553 or fax (215) 233-6485.
 

Place of Performance

Address: USDA, ARS, ERRC, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Location Administrative Office, Wyndmoor, PA

Zip Code: 19038

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00999440-W 20060305/060303213439 (fbodaily.com)
 

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