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66 -- ACCESSORIES FOR BRUKER DMX400 SPECTROMETER SOL NIA-99-JCC009 DUE 021999 POC Judith C. Couch, Lead Purchasing Agent, (410) 558-8046 or (410) 558-8105 E-MAIL: ERROR --, couchj@grc.nia.nih.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services prepared in accordance with format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued Request for Quotation (RFQ No. NIA-99-JCC009). The solicitation clause and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3826. NIH/NIA Gerontology Research Center intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Bruker Instruments Incorporated to purchase accessories for the Bruker DMX400 Spectrometer. These will include one (1) each of the following: Micro2.5 micro imaging probe/gradient accessory for WB and SWB magnets and includes a) gradient assembly with actively shielded gradients of 2.5 G/cm/A (i.e., 100G at 40A) b) Detachable RF probe (supplied with 3 inserts tuned for (1)H observation [PH0602]) c) inserts to be supplied are -single tuned 1H 15mm diameter resonator (vertical orientation)-single tuned 1H 20mm diameter resonator (vertical orientation)-double tuned 1H/31P 25mm diameter resonator (vertical orientation) d) gradient security box for current/temp overloads; MicroMouse probebody for imaging of mice and includes 30mm diameter RF coil, animal holder and transducers for ECG and respiratory gating and appropriate filters for RF rejection/Micro2.5 "blank" coil design insert from 2.5 to 30mm and includes all rf connectors, tuning and matching capacitors and associated mechanical parts in a standard single tuned insert/Upgrade to phase coherent TomoFCU which requires exchange of existing FCU1 to AQX chassis. Vendor will provide installation and warranty. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. All offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commerciall Items, with their offer. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; Along with the following additional FAR clauses, cited in clause 52.215-5: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Suplies. The following provisions also apply to this acquisition, 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment and Year 2000 Warranty -- Commercial Supply Items. An award will be made seven (7) days from the date of this notice 2/12/99, 5:00 PM Eastern Time to the above address. Sources may submit (via Fax 410-558-8319) descriptive literaturewhich fully demonstrates that their product meets the brand name specifications which shall be considered by this agency. See notes 1, 22 and 23. Posted 02/12/99 (W-SN298022). (0043)

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