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99 -- MISCELLANEOUS SOL RFQ 70188 DUE 041497 POC Nancy J Hill, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-2205 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals/bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #70188, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #90-43. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a Small Business-Small Purchase Set-Aside. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3555 and the Business Size standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price "Brand Name or Equal" solicitation for one (1) Universal Laser Systems Inc. 25 Watt Laser Engraving & Cutting System with Rubber Stamping Capabilities model number ULS-25PSR. The equipment must meet or exceed the following salient characteristics: Must have the ability to process/produce rubber stamps; have top and front loading capacity; direct CAD file importation which maintains existing file integrity and layout size; motorized "Z" axis travel for speed and accuracy, quick job downloading with advanced file compression to increase memory; five true DOI resolution settings of 200, 250, 333, 500 and 1,000; multiple job buffer storage; ability to modify job power settings in buffer; 24" x 18" engraving table with ruler guides; 3 mirror design with sealed laser chamber; rotary fixture with both portrait and landscape modes; be Macintosh compatible; have Macintosh output driver and serial to parallel conversion cable; be compatible with Macro media free hand software; have sealed precision bearings with no lubrication required; and one year warranty. The above listed characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive. Unless clearly marked that the vender is quoting on an "equal" the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. If the vendor proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted on the proposal. The evaluation of quotations and the determination as to equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the vendor. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. To insure that sufficient information is available, the vendor must furnish as a part of his quotation all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the vendor proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of this announcement he shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications. The following FAR clause is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 1995). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications (May 1996) with its offer. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1995). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Specification and price in descending order of importance. All bids shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 4:30 p.m. EST, April 14, 1997. Bids can also be faxed to (202) 324-8031. Award to be made within one (1) week after closing.***** (0087)

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