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66 -- INSTRUMENT AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL 959233 DUE 092799 POC Earlene H. Lewis, 202-324-9011 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) #959233. The provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #97-12. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a Small Business Set-Aside. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3674 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed price contract. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis with Spectra-Physics, 1344 Terra Bella Avenue Mountain View, CA 94039, for the following laboratory equipment/supplies: (one each)- Beamlok 2080-BR, large frame Argon Laser, -model 20X0-DFOM Fiber Optic Interface, Model 315-1L Ion Laser Water conditioning System, Model 407-A-1) Optical Power Meter. Based upon market research, it has been determined that Spectra-Physics is the only known contractor with a 30-watt system designed for forensics applications. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received within ten days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. FOB-Destination -- Cheverly, MD. Posted 09/15/99 (W-SN380747). (0258)

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