USDA-ARS-MWA, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

J -- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF GOVERNMENT- OWNED BECKMAN EQUIPMENT SOL 5114-6-3033 DUE 090996 POC Lori J. Houghton, Contract Specialist, (309) 681-6616 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Areahas a requirement for maintenance and repair of Government-owned Beckman equipment located at USDA-ARS-MWA, National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory, Purdue University, Bldg SOIL, West Lafayette, IN 47907 for the period October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-6-3033 is being issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-38. This solicitation is unrestricted. CLIN 0001 Model 332, S/N 201-556, Room D-015 AG Research, equipment includes Model 110A S/N 221-1602, 110A S/N 121-585, 166 S/N 297-526, and 406 S/N 501-3017, 2 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0002 Model L8-70 S/N 70988, Room 2-331, Purdue Life Science Bldg, 2 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0003 Model L5-75, S/N 75883, Room 1-411, Purdue Life Science Bldg, 2 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0004 Model L5-75, S/N 75750, Room 2-329, Purdue Life Science Bldg, 2 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0005 Model L5-75B, S/N 751062, Room 2-329, Purdue Life Science Bldg, 2 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0006 Model J2-21, Model 604, Room 2-331, Purdue Life Science Bldg, 1 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visit; CLIN 0007 Model J2-21, S/N 603, Room 2-331, Purdue Life Science Bldg, 1 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0008 Model J2-21, S/N 2022, Room 2-331, Purdue Life Science Bldg, 1 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visit; CLIN 0009 Model DU-40, S/N 4670072, Room 2-331, Purdue Life Science Bldg, 1 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visit; CLIN 0010 Model 126 S/N 398-1359, Includes Model 166 S/N 398-1421 and NEC S/N 018-838, Lilly Hall of Life Sciences, 2 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0011 Model L8M-70, S/N 7A522, Includes Rotor Coverage, Room 125, Purdue Ag. Research, 2 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0012 Model TLXOPTM S/N XTL171, Room 2-331, Life Science Bldg, 2 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0013 Model DU-70 S/N 4273865, Includes Source Coverage, Rm 2-331 Life Science Bldg, 1 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visit; CLIN 0014 Model J2-21, S/N 3356, G196 Soil Bldg, 1 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visit; Statement of Work: Regularly scheduled service shall be arranged for in advance with the Purchasing Office to assure operator attendance and inspection. Service shall include a periodic preventative maintenance visit(s) as shown and unlimited emergency service due to breakdown (not caused by negligence) and all parts (except rotor and tubes unless otherwise indicated). Excluded parts shall be covered on a separate purchase order(s). Requested emergency services shall be performed within twenty-four (24) hours of time called. Scheduled service on all instruments shall be performed at least one during each six month period, unless otherwise specified. Scheduled service shall consist of thoroughly cleaning, calibrating and adjusting equipment in accordance with established manufacturer's service procedures or recommendation and replacing normal maintenance and repair material such as gaskets, witches, oils, and greases as needed. Service reports shall be prepared for each instrument serviced (indicating parts and labor charged), shall be verified and signed by operating personnel and these reports must be turned in to the purchasing office by the service. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Proposals will be evaluated on price and price related factors. Proposals are to be received Not Later than 2:00 pm (CST), September 9, 1996 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Lori Houghton, (309) 681-6616. (0221)

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