SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Chemistry Equipment - Part 2 of 2
- Notice Date
- 7/3/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 325998
— All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Coalition Provisional Authority, Republican Presidential Compound, Republican Presidential Compound APO, Baghdad, Iraq, AE, 09335
- ZIP Code
- 09335
- Solicitation Number
- W914NS-04-Q-0204-2
- Response Due
- 7/14/2004
- Archive Date
- 7/29/2004
- Point of Contact
- Tim McLaren, Contracting%25252BAdministrator, Phone 703-343-9200, - Tim McLaren, Contracting%25252BAdministrator, Phone 703-343-9200,
- E-Mail Address
-
tj.mclaren@cpa-iq.org, tj.mclaren@cpa-iq.org
- Description
- 57 Advanced PH MV100 Meter; Extra PH Probe Epoxy pH electrodes with BNC connection; Innovative design features a sliding gate that allows easy filling of electrolyte solution and seals it from the solution being measured. BlueLine electrodes feature fast adjustment of measured values and high mechanical stability. Operating range is 0 to 14 pH. Electrode models 55503-00, -30, and -46 offer superior durability with a cone-shaped electrode tip that is rugged and easy to clean. BNC and DIN fixed cable electrodes include a 3-ft (1-m) cable. Patented Silamid? reference system eliminates corrosion and interference from silver/silver chloride ions. Platinum diaphragm and free flow of electrolyte ensure excellent stability. Max Temperature: 176?F (80?C); Dimensions: 120 mm L x 12 mm Dia, Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: A-55503-40. 1 ea 58 Advanced PH MV100 Meter; Extra DO Probe Replacement standard DO probe, 3-meter cable, Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: A-53105-50. 1 ea 59 Heavy-duty DO probe maintenance kit for the Advanced PH MV100 Meter Heavy-duty DO probe maintenance kit, for DO probe 53105-60, Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: A-53105-53. 1 ea 60 Multimeter 4-1/2 Digit Bench top Multimeter, 240 VAC; 4 1/2-Digit Models 26855-10 and -15 measure AC/DC current down to 200 ?A with 0.01 ?A resolution and voltage as low as 200 mV with a 10 ?V resolution. Measure AC up to 50 kHz or AC + DC signals that are un-pure sine waves in True-RMS for accurate measurements. DC Voltage range: 0.1 mV to 1200 V; DC Voltage Accuracy: ?0.03% of rdg + 4 dig; AC Voltage Range: 0.1 mV to 1000 V; AC Voltage Accuracy: ?5% of rdg + 30 dig; DC Current Range: 0.1 ?A to 20 A; DC Current Accuracy: 200 mA: ?0.22% of rdg + 15 dig 2000 mA, 20 A: ?0.3% of rdg + 2 dig; AC Current Range: 0.1?A to 20 A; AC Current Accuracy: 200 ?A to 200 mA: ?2% of reading + 15 dig 2000 mA to 20 A: ?0.5% of reading + 15 dig; Resistance Range: 0.1 W to 20 MW; Power: 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; Dimensions: 9" W x 3 3/4" H x 11" D, Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: A-26855-15. 5 ea 61 High Speed Orbital Shaker With All Accessories Compact High-Speed Orbital Shaker, 240 VAC, 50/60Hz; Shaker comes with a large foam rubber pad for shaking test tubes and small flasks. Order an interchangeable tray, a universal holder, or a flask holder to accommodate a variety of other containers (sold separately). Shaker includes a 5-ft grounded power cord with U.S. standard plug (240 VAC model has a European plug). Spring-dampened feet prevent "walking" even when shaking large volumes; Lighted on/off switch makes it easy to see if unit is operating; Stable even at high speeds; Set speed from 100 rpm for gentle shaking to 2200 rpm for high-speed vortexing; Ambient conditions: 59 to104?F (15? to 40?C); 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing; Platform Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 6-1/4"; General Dimensions: 6-1/2"W x 5"H x 8-1/2"D; Max Load: 5 lb, Manufacturer; Cole Parmer, Item Number: EW-04730-16. 2 ea 62 Flask Holder for Compact High-Speed Orbital Shaker Accommodates up to four 250 mL flasks, Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: EW-04730-60. 1 ea 63 Replacement Pad for Compact High-Speed Orbital Shaker Replacement Pad for Compact High-Speed Orbital Shaker, Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: EW-04730-80 1 ea 64 Universal Holder for Compact High-Speed Orbital Shaker Secures beakers, flasks, bottles and test tube racks between two soft adjustable rubber rollers: Measures 12? x 5 ? ?, Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: EW-04730-70. 1 ea 65 Utility Tray for Compact High-Speed Orbital Shaker Holds dishes, slides and more. Non-skid surface measures 7 ?? L x 15 ?? W. Cole Parmer, Item Number: EW-04730-50. 1 ea 66 Vortex Shaker Thermolyne Vortex Shakers, Heavy-Duty Fixed Speed, 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; Shaker comes equipped in a cast aluminum housing with a 6-ft power cord and U.S. standard plug (European plug on 240 VAC model). Overall dimensions are 8"W x 6-1/4"H x 5"D. Equipped with a 1" dia mixing cup for mixing one tube at a time; 4" dia foam rubber pad mixes 1 to 4 tubes or capped vessels. Suction cups prevent movement during mixing. Speed is fixed at 3000 rpm intermittent touch" or continuous use. Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: A-51805-06. 2 ea 67 Spectronic 20D+ Spectronic 20D+ digital spectrophotometer, 220 VAC; SPECTRONIC 20D+ Digital Models (02660-09 and -10) simultaneously display wavelength and either % T, A, or concentration. Determine direct concentration readout in FACTOR mode. The meter then electronically converts absorbance values to concentration units by multiplying absorbance values by this factor. Spectrophotometers include twelve 1/2" diameter test tube cuvettes and sample adapter, operating manual, dust cover, and 6-ft cord with plug (U.S. standard or European). Wave Length Range: 340 to 950 nm; Wave Length Accuracy: ?2.5 nm near 525 nm; Photometric Range: Transmittance: 0 to 100.0% T Absorbance: 0 to 1.95 A Concentration: 0 to 1999 C; Bandwidth: 20 nm; Stray Light: <0.5%T when appropriate stray light filter is used; Display: 3-1/2-digit LED; Source Lamp: Tungsten; Detector: Solid-state silicon; Output: 0 to 1.0 VDC; RS-232; VAC Hz, 110 VAC/ 50/60 Hz; Dimensions: 16-1/4"W x 8-1/2"H x 13"D. Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: A-02660-09. 2 ea 68 Burette 50 ml Pyrex? Brand 2103 Burette; capacity, 50 mL; graduation interval, 0.10mL; tolerance, ?0.05mL; Colored scale, Class A, TEFLON? stopcock plug; Tips are carefully drawn from accurate bore tubing to ensure proper drainage rates. Burettes have colored markings, fine sharp lines, and large, easy-to-read numbers. The stopcock barrel has a smooth micro-finish to assure leak-resistant performance. Each burette is supplied with a dust cover, and all sizes are furnished with a 2-mm bore stopcock plug. Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: EW-34543-23; (Case of 1) 5 cs 69 Gay-Lussac Bottles BOTTLE, GAY-LUSSAC, ADJUST, 25ML. Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: EW-34580-43 4 ea 70 Viscometer, cannon Fenske Opaque flew time 40 sec. (reverse flow type) Economical Cole-Parmer? Glass Capillary Cannon?-Fenske Opaque Viscometer, Reverse Flow Type, Universal Size 50; Each viscometer comes with a calibration certificate that includes the viscometer constant and formulas for calculating viscosities, plus instructions for the proper care and use of your viscometer. Use these viscometers with dark Newtonian liquids?especially liquids so dark in color that the meniscus cannot be seen in a Cannon?-Fenske routine viscometer. Ideal for studying the effects of various additives on lubricating and hydraulic oils. Also use to study shearing stress and shearing rate. A 12-mL sample volume is required. Precision is ?0.3%. Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: EW-98931-55 4 ea 71 Stop watch This stopwatch features a large character display. Extra features include, clock (12 to 24-hour format) and calendar. Double-molded rubber housing is watertight and shock resistant. Unit includes neck cord, a 1.5 V battery and a 3-year warranty. Dimensions: 2-3/16" x 3-1/4" x 3/4"; Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: EW-94410-20 4 ea 72 Magnetic Stirrer With Hot Plate Cole-Parmer? Stirring Hot Plate, 230 VAC, 50 Hz. Use our economical stirrer or stirring hot plate for all of your magnetic stirring applications?from gentle agitating to vigorous churning. The large, permanent drive magnet ensures positive coupling of drive to stir bar; Front-panel speed control dial features reference points from one to ten, plus a positive-action ?off? position. Unique circuitry blocks voltage at the desired level; limits power consumption to 35 watts; Cast aluminum housing has a chemical resistant baked epoxy finish. Four nonskid rubber feet add stability and reduce vibration. Stirring hot plate features a 400-watt heating element and stepless thermostatic temperature control from 120 to 700?F (49 to 371?C). The TEFLON? PTFE-coated stir bar (included) contains a powerful alnico V permanent magnet; stir bar measures 1"L x 3/8" dia. All 115 VAC stirrers include a 6-ft cord with U.S. plug (230 VAC stirrers include European plug). Temperature Range: 120 to 700?F (49 to 371?C) ; Speed Range: slow turn to 1500. Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 4-7/8. Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: EW-04803-02 2 ea 73 Deionizer with Clear Housing DEMINERALIZER, CLEAR MONOBED; The unique housing lets you see when the resin is exhausted?color changes from blue to amber. Nuclear-grade ion exchange resins are chemically treated to ensure water quality and indicate exhaustion. When all but 1" of resin is amber, change resin. Replace exhausted resins quickly during a momentary shutdown of the water system. Order resins separately below (deionizer holds up to two resins). Resin components (capacity 700 grains expressed as CaCO3) combine to form a 12 5/8" monobed system. The cap has 3/4" NPT (F) inlet and outlet ports that accept full line water pressure to 125 psi, resulting in a flow rate of 15 GPH at maximum temp of 90?F (32?C). Deionizer measures 12 5/8"H x 5 1/4" dia; includes mounting bracket and two 3?4" NPT (M) polypropylene elbow hose fittings that accept 3/8" ID tubing. Visually monitor water quality with both deionizers; Reduce corrosive anions and deposit-forming cations in your open systems. Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number A-01503-20. 3 ea 74 Resin Resin, nuclear-grade with color indicator. Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: A-01503-30. 10 ea 75 Digital Water Bath Shaker With Cover & Flask Clamp Economical Digital Shaking Water Bath, 10 L capacity, 220 VAC; These digital shaking water baths feature a microprocessor-based keypad and digital display with preset time, continuous run, rpm, and temperature. Nonvolatile memory safely stores your instructions during a power outage. Slow-start and stop feature deters splashing and prevents sample loss. Low-water level signals heater shutoff for added sample safety. Enamel-coated aluminum housing and seamless, corrosion resistant stainless steel chamber with removable basket are easy to maintain. Baths come with adjustable springs that stretch across the basket to hold racks and other objects in place while the basket shakes. Temperature Range: Ambient to 100?C with cover (not included); Shaking speed: 0 to 150 rpm, adjustable; Shaking Stroke: ?", 1", and 1-?" travel; Dimensions: Basket opening: 7-?"L x 8"W; Overall: 18"L x 12"W x 8"H. Manufacturer: Cole Parmer, Item Number: A-12052-05. 2 ea 76 Cuvettes Lightpath 10 mm. Description: Standard cells; Capacity: 750?L; Lightpath: 10mm standard cells with fused-on inlet and outlet tubes. All cells are 12.5mm wide and 12.5mm long. Cell chamber is completely surrounded by opaque black quartz, avoiding the need to mask the instrument light beam. Select cells with center height appropriate to match the cell aperture center with the center position of the light beam in your spectrophotometer. Manufacturer: Fisherbrand, Item Number: 14-385-926A. 5 ea All costs associated with shipping FOB DESTINATION to Distribution Center 2C, Al-Waleed/Al-Zaitoom Neighborhood shall be included in each line item?s per lot price. There will be no separate line item for shipping. Distribution Center 2C, Al-Waleed/Al-Zaitoom Neighborhood is located at the following GPS coordinates: 38S MB 26628 87263. Delivery is requested 30 days after receipt of order (ARO); Offerors shall propose an aggressive delivery schedule; however, in no case shall the delivery date of the requested items above exceed August 15th, 2004. Market research has concluded that due to the commerciality of the items listed, there is more than ample market availability for the items requested. The Contracting Officer will evaluate quotes on the basis of information furnished by the offer or offeror identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-1 Type of Contract, the Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract. Inspection and Acceptance will be performed at the destination/delivery address specified above. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.212-2 Evaluation ? Commercial Items, Offerors should submit with their quotation: (1) Price proposal which shows each proposed unit price and total price for all items; (2) Completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (MAY 2002), and Alternate I (APR 2002); (3) Contractor?s Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number; (4) Contractor?s Cage Code; and (5) An affirmation that it has an active registration on the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), which is at the website www.ccr.gov. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition/solicitation: FAR 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity, blanks are completed as follows: (b)1 ?15%?, (b)2 ?0%?, (b)3 ?the total contract quantity?, FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items (OCT 2000); 52.212-2 Evaluation ? Commercial Items (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price(s) of products offered, Quality of products offered; proposed delivery schedule of products offered and Technical capability of the products offered to meet the Governments requirements. Technical, Quality, and Delivery are of equal importance but when combined they are less important than price making price the most important. Lowest price will be the determining factor for award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items (FEB 2002); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items (MAY 2002) applies to this acquisition, to include the following subparagraphs; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2001); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2001); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2002); FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (JUN 1998); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001); FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUL 2000); FAR 52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999)]; FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996; FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984); DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor?s Registration (NOV 2001); DFARS 252.225-7016 Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings. De-Baathification of Iraqi Society, (a) The contractor shall not employ or subcontract with any persons determined under procedures promulgated by the Iraqi Governing Council to be full members of the Baath Party or affiliated with the organizations set forth at section 2(2) of CPA Memorandum No. 7, Delegation of Authority Under De-Ba?athification Order No. 1, dated November 4, 2003 and therefore prohibited from continued or future employment (hereafter referred to as ?prohibited person?). Contractors shall coordinate with the Ministry of Justice to determine whether particular individuals are ?prohibited persons?.(b) If during contract performance, a person employed by the contractor or subcontractor is determined to be a prohibited person under procedures promulgated by the Iraqi Governing Council, the contractor shall, as appropriate: (1) Terminate the employment of the prohibited person. (2) Terminate the subcontract with the prohibited person as soon as possible consistent with satisfying contract requirements. (c) The contractor shall not display the image or likeness of Saddam Hussein or other readily identifiable members of the former regime or symbols of the Baath Party or the former regime in government buildings or public spaces. (d) Flowdown. The contractor shall include a comparable clause in all subcontracts and require all subcontractors to flow down the clause. (e) The Coalition Provisional Authority Order Number 1, dated 16 May 2003, subject: De-Ba?athification of Iraqi Society and the corresponding implementation plan and delegations of authority can be found at http://cpa-iraq.org. Alternate Dispute Resolution - The parties to this contract agree that swift, inexpensive and amicable resolution of disagreements is in our mutual interest. The parties further agree that Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can contribute significantly to the shared goal of resolving disagreements swiftly and efficiently. Therefore, the parties agree to the non-binding use of ADR in an effort to seek final disposition of disagreements within the time periods set forth below. These time periods are guidelines only and may be altered to fit particular controversies. Amount in Controversy Suggested Resolution Period After Receipt of Written Notice $250,000 or less Not to exceed 60 days $250,001-$1M Not to exceed 90 days Over $1M Not to exceed 180 days The parties agree that any of the following ADR methods may be used at any time during contract performance; mediation, early neutral evaluation, mini-trial, Executive Dispute Resolution Committee consisting of principals of the owner and the builder, Dispute Resolution Board made up of impartial third parties (each party shall select one member and the third shall be selected by the two designated members), and any other non-binding procedure. The parties further agree that the use of ADR is entirely voluntary and nothing is this provision shall affect the rights of either party under the clause entitled ?disputes,? FAR 52.233-1. All interested, responsible firms should submit quotes (Original and Applicable documentation IAW FAR 52.212-2) no later than 5:00 P.M. (Baghdad Time), 14JUL04, to the following email address: tj.mclaren@cpa-iq.org Attn: Mr. Tim McLaren, Coalition Provisional Authority, Baghdad, Iraq. FAXED QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Also, DO NOT SEND ZIP FILES AS THE MAIL SERVER AUTOMATICALLY DELETES THEM. All questions in regards to this quotation are to be directed to Mr. Tim McLaren at the email addresses tj.mclaren@cpa-iq.org . DO NOT TELEPHONE THE BAGHDAD CONTRACTING OFFICE concerning this solicitation, as verbal questions will not be entertained or answered. You are directed to submit your questions electronically. Copies of above referenced clauses are available at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ . Please note that any amendments to this Solicitation shall be processed in the same manner as this Synopsis/Solicitation. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items found at http://web1.whs.osd.mil/icdhome/SFOFFORM.HTM for use in preparation of quotation for submission. Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor?s Registration database (www.ccr.gov) prior to the award of any Government Contract. This request for quote is issued subject to the availability of funds. All quotes shall be completed in US dollars and written in English. Offerors may quote ?brand name or equal? items; Suggested manufacturer and model numbers have been provided to offerors as a convenience by the Government. Any mistakes or discontinuance of the model numbers listed are not the responsibility of the Government. The item description will take precedent in lieu of any discrepancy between the model number and the item description. Additional Bidding instructions: The items listed in this solicitation, including their specific quantities, represent the entire contents of one (1) complete ?set?**; Offerors must bid the items listed in this solicitation with full knowledge that they are expected to deliver a fully packaged, containerized, or box pallet ?set? to the designated destination called out in the solicitation instructions. Each ?set?, when compared to another ?set?, will contain exactly the same contents as any other ?set?. Offerors should add into their bid prices enough dollars to fully cover this containerization and packaging requirement. Please provide separate quotes for one (1) set, forty (40) sets and fifty (50) sets respectively when returning your formal quotation offer to the Baghdad contracting office. **A ?set? is formally identified as a fully loaded price (Price of item + Price of containerization + Price of delivery) for all items listed within this solicitation, multiplied by the appropriate unit quantities and totaled in the appropriate total price column. Finally, with regard to meeting any one person or group of persons during the RFQ process. The Government declines any advances by any group of persons representing themselves or a company, who seek to gain information or other information advantages over other groups or representatives to industry. All attempts to do so will be looked upon as unfavorable to that person or persons who seek to make contact in person with Government representatives from the Baghdad Contracting Office, regardless of country custom or any other reason. The integrity of the procurement process is a central theme within the Baghdad Contracting Authority.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Baghdad Contracting Activity, Republican Presidential Palace, Baghdad, Iraq
- Zip Code: 09316
- Country: Iraq
- Zip Code: 09316
- Record
- SN00615199-W 20040705/040703211646 (fbodaily.com)
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