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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 19, 2004 FBO #0936
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- MICROPLATE READER

Notice Date
6/17/2004
 
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
106-020
 
Response Due
7/1/2004
 
Archive Date
7/16/2004
 
Point of Contact
Regina Dennis, Purchasing Agent, Phone 215-233-6553, Fax 215-233-6485,
 
E-Mail Address
rdennis@errc.ars.usda.gov
 
Description
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Microbial Biophysics and Residue Chemistry and Core Technologies Unit is seeking to purchase a Microplate Reader for determining the efficacy of phage display-created antibodies, the development of protocols for different microbe/virus detection processes, studying the attachment mechanisms of bacterial and other cells to surfaces, determining the number of antibody binding sites on gram positive and gram negative pathogens, etc. The USDA requires a Microplate Reader 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 2001-19), 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 106-020, is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). SCHEDULE OF ITEMS - Furnish and deliver, F.O.B. Destination a Microplate Reader. The equipment must have the following specifications and features. 1) Ability to measure both absorbance & fluorescence intensity on micro-plates and control any selected wavelength (230-850 nm for both excitation/absorbance & emission) with monochromators (in both excitation/absorbance & emission modes of measurement) with automated wavelength calibration; 2) Ability to perform micro-plate reading of luminescence; 3) Ability to accommodate multiple-well plate formats; 4) Ability to perform wavelength scans well-by-well (full scan of each well individually); 5) Ability ot select multiple bandwidths; 6) Ability to perform time-resolved fluorescence (user definable delay times); 7) Ability to perform micro-plate based measurements of fluorescence polarization (e.g.,to perform various cell and non-cell binding assays in the micro-plate itself; e.g., up to 96 different treatment combinations on one plate); 8) Ability to read both top & bottom (for cell-based assays) of micro-plates; 9) Ability to perform temperature control up to 40 degrees C; 10) Ability to perform user-defined variable linear or orbital plate shaking. This unit will be used in at least 6 research projects. 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: Facsimile quotations are acceptable. The provision at 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jan 2004), 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 of 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 offeror 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 (May 2004), with the quotation. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2003), 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 Government=s rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Government=s 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 (May 2004); 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 June 30, 2004, 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, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA
Zip Code: 19038
Country: USA
 
Record
SN00605161-W 20040619/040617211649 (fbodaily.com)
 
Source
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