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66 -- RAMAN SPECTROGRAPH SYSTEM SOL RFQ 70354 DUE 070797 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) #70354, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-46. 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 3826 and the Business Size standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed price contract for a Raman Spectrograph system and a Sample holder (designed for Class I laser field operations) with mounting assembly for a van or rack mounted operation.. The minimum requirements for the Raman Spectrograph system are: (1) Instrument must be designed for portability and field use. (2) The spectrograph must have a spectral range from 200-3100cm(-1). (3) It must have a fixed dispersive optical system with no moving optical parts. (4) It must have resolution capabilities of 2cm(-1). (5) The fiber optic input must be slitless. (6) Excitation laser must be in the near infrared (approximately 785nm). (7) Must be integrated with field operational computer system. (8) Class I sample holder must be capable of handling one gallon glass containers. FOB destination pricing is requested to Cheverly, Maryland. In addition to the following FAR clause information, please supply your Dunn and Bradstreet number, the terms and coverage of your standard commercial warranty, and demonstration of past performance of your equipment in field type situations. The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 1995), FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1995). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Ability to meet Technical Requirement, Past Performance in Field Use, Price and Warranty in descending order of importance. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications (Mar 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. All bids shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 12:00 Noon, EST, July 17, 1997. Bids can also be faxed to (202) 324-8031. Award to be made within one (1) week after closing.***** (0179)

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