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66 -- ROBOTICS SYSTEM WITH MINIMUM OF 5 AXIS OF FREEDOM SOL RFQ 98WRQQ1011 DUE 072298 POC Rita A. Leach, (650) 329-4162 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, rleach@usgs.gov. This synopsis for a Commercial Item is prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, and supplemented with additional information. Provisions and clauses are in effect through FAC 97-04. This procurement is unrestricted to business size. The SIC Code is 3822 with corresponding size standard of 500 employees. Offerors should indicate business size relative to the SIC Code. The US Geological Survey has a requirement for an off-the-shelf polar robotics system with a minimum of 5 axis of freedom; off-the-shelf carousel with vertical trays, Windows-based software; and factory and on-site training for USGS personnel. The software must be Year 2000 compliant. The system will be designed with the concept that it will be activated and operating on a 24-hour/day basis; interacting with controller modules and other peripherals, sometimes unattended. Delivery is required within 120 days after contract award. The provisions at DIAR 1452.212-1 DEV, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Please include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with offer. The FAR Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and DIAR 1452.212-5 DEV, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria in descending order of importance: (a) conformance to the specifications contained in the RFQ, (b) quality of system components, (c) past performance in production of similar robotics equipment for laboratory use, (d) price, and (e) capability to provide timely field support. The Government may award without discussion. Proposals must be received in this office by 2:00 p.m. PST, July 23, 1998. Mail responses to the attention of Rita Leach at the address listed herein. Posted 07/08/98. (0189)

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