DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, ATTN: STEAP-PR-C, BLDG 4118 SUSQUEHANNA BLVD, APG MD 21005-5001

66 -- MINI-CHEMICAL AGENT MONITOR (MINICAM) SOL DAAD05-96-R-0066 DUE 092096 POC Contract Specialist Ginny Fenner (410) 278-0883 (Site Code DAAD05) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. DAAD05-96-R-0066 is issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-39. The U. S. Army Garrison, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Contracting, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001 has a requirement for the purchase of 4 each Mini-Chemical Agent Monitors (Minicams). Minicams shall include GC module with halogen selective detector, solid sorbent sampling, a single-channel electrometer, a sample pump, compressed-gas regulators, an internal controller (with connectors for serial and parallel communications and a disk drive), cables, manual, and a small stock of expendable supplies for HD monitoring. Included in the Minicams are the following components: (1) Stream Selection system, 12 port with 3 foot heated transfer line (4 each); (2) MINI-LINK data acquisition system, remote operation and multi-point calibration system including notebook computer, computer, proprietary software, and 10 foot cable (4 each). Delivery shall be 30 days ARO, F.O.B. Destination. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) that applies is 3699 with a small business size standard of 750. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Award of this solicitation shall be made to the low priced technically acceptable offeror. In order to be considered acceptable, the offeror must meet the requirements set forth above. 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. All offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C. 423); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports of Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); DFARS 52.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications; 52.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions; 52.233-7000 Certification of Claims & Requests for Adjustment or Reflief (10 U.S.C.2410); 52.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 52.225-7007 Trade Agreements (10 U.S.C. 2501-2582); 52.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582); 52.219-7006 Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 644); and DFARS clause 52.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating DOC9E applies to any resulting contract. Copies of referenced clauses are available by calling 410-278-0883. Offers are due at the U.S. Army Garrison, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Contracting, Building 4118 Room 130, ATTN: STEAP-PR-CT, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5001 by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time on 20 Sep 1996. Date shall be used as the basis for submitting an offer. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by this agency. Ginny Fenner (410)(0243)

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