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65 -- MULTIPROBE/REAGENTS SOL 673-45-97 DUE 122696 POC Eric Guidash 813-972-7588 This is a combined synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with the subparts in Federal Acquisition Regulation 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. This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 5047. Pricing shall be submitted for Reagents/Multiprobe as follows: (1)Sigma brand name or equal, Cat. # 353-A, "LDL" Reagents. Pricing shall be base on a quantity of 90 cases(each case includes 100 units) to be delivered over the contract period from time of contract award to September 30, 1997. Pricing shall also be submitted for option years I(10/1/97 thru 9/30/98) and option year II(10/1/98 thru 9/30/99) base on a total of 120 cases to be delivered for each option year. (2) Pricing shall be submitted for a Packard(mfg.) Multiprobe 101 brand name or equal. Vendors are encourage to submit proposals on the multiprobe in the form of a purchase, rental or loaner. The Multiprobe is manufactured by Packard Instruments 708-969-6000. Proposals shall also include pricing for Option Year I(10/1/97 thru 9/30/98) and Option Year II(10/1/98 thru 9/30/99). All proposals will be evaluated. Offerors shall provide a completed set of provisions with proposal found at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Provisions and clauses found at 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5 and 852.210-77 also apply. Proposals shall be submitted to the address listed above or faxed to 813-972-7572 and directed to the attention of Eric Guidash (90C). The solicitation number: RFP-673-45-97 shall be listed on the outside of proposal envelopes. Proposals are due in by Close of Business December 2, 1996. (0340)

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