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45 -- ELECTRIC STEAM STERILIZER SOL 98HQQQ0260 DUE 043098 POC Maggie Weber, Contracting Officer, 703/648-7392, FAX 703/648-7901 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 # 98HQQQ0260 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The applicable Standard Industry Code is 3821, with a size standard of 500 employees. The U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resource Division, Leetown Science Center in Kearneysville, WV, has a requirement for a pure clean steam autoclave. Specifications: electric steam sterilizer with stage 4 control: for 20x20x38" chamber size, single door, prevacuum, cabinet enclosed, minimum 8.8 cu ft (249 liter) capacity. Features include: solid 316 L stainless steel chamber jacket and door, advanced control system with touch-screen, impact printer and 6 preprogrammed cycles (2 prevac, 2 gravity, 2 liquid), foot pedal-activated power vertical sliding door, steam activated door seal with one year warranty, modularized piping and hinged front cabinet panel for full service access, automatic utility shutdown, optimal solution cooling, RS232 communication port, non-clogging, liquid/media chamber drain system, high water level safety switch, three resistance temperature detectors (RTD) for temperature and water usage control, steam generated by an integram electric steam generator, pure steam piping to chamber including stainless steel comp. Tube fittings, integral indirect stainless steel pure steam generator, loading rack and two shelves (one bottom shelf and one intermediate shelf), installation of 20x20x38" steam sterilizer, gravity/prevac. Must include training, installation, and complete shop and parts manual. Unit must be compatible with deionized water. Pricing should reflect unit removal and trade-in of 20x20x38 Medallion sterilizer, double door SN 0129277-009 AMSCO Autoclave. Standard commercial warranty should be included. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to USGS/ BRD/LSC, Fish Health Laboratory, 1700 Leetown Road, Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430. This solicitation requires the submission of descriptive literature or other documentation; manufacturer or brand name and model of the item; and show how offered product meets or exceeds requirements as specified in the specifications above. The FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR Provision 52-212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a):(i) price, (ii) technical capability, and (iii) past performance. Importance of the specific evaluation criteria is in descending order and will be based on information submitted in response to this RFQ. It is recommended that information be included that demonstrates that the item offered meets all of the solicitation requirements. In accordance with FAR Provision 52-212-2, the Government may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, technical capability, and past performance factors considered. Price shall be based on the overall cost of the unit including shipping, installation, removal and trade-in. Technical capability will be based on product literature, technical features and warranty provisions. Past performance information shall include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items that were awarded or performed within the past 3 years or are currently in force. The Past Performance List shall include the following: 1) name, address, telephone number of the contracting organization, and Contracting Officer; 2)contract number, item description, and dollar value; and 3)date of contract and period of performance. FAR Provision 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Also, the FAR Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implements Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, including paragraph b, subparagraphs (3) 52.219-8, (5) 52.219-15, (6) 52.222-26, (7) 52.225-35, (8) 52.222-36, (9) 52.222.37, (10) 52.225-3, (11) 52.225-9, (13) 52.225-18, (15) 52.225-21 with Alt. 1. In addition, FAR clauses 52.225-1, 52.225-2 with Alt.1, 52.214-34, 52.214-35, 52.222-20, 52.232-33, and 52.232-34 are applicable to the acquisition. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-1(b), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, offers must be submitted on letterhead stationary and include the following: solicitation number; the date and time specified in the solicitation for the receipt of offers; the name, address, telephone and fax numbers of the offeror; a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This description may include product literature or other documents as necessary; terms of any express warranty; price and any discount terms; "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; a completed copy of the representation and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Certificate; Past Performance List (described above); and a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offerors that fail to furnish the required representations or information, or that reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. Offerors must agree to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.. Bids should be faxed to Maggie Weber (703) 648-7901 by COB on April 30, 1998. (0106)

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