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65 -- AUTOMATIC COVERSLIPPING MACHINE SOL 99-5497 DUE 092899 POC Joanne.Mann (612) 370-2241 E-MAIL: /presol, Joanne.Mann@USDA.gov. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Services Labs (NVSL), Ames, Iowa, intends to procure an automatic (robot) coverslipping machine for coverslipping microscope slides. Delivery F.O.B. Ames, Iowa, on or before November 1, 1999. SIC Code 3821. Submit faxed quotations to "Purchasing Section," at (612) 370-2136. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 28, 1999, BY 11:00 a.m. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concern 52.249-1; Notice of Price Evaluation preference for HUB Zone Small Business Concern 52.219-4; Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 ((1-/98); Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. All offers must be signed. Offers should include tax payer identification number__________________________ DUNS number__________________ and business size ___________________. SPECIFICATIONS: A fully enclosed automated system for cover slipping glass microscope slides. Must be compatible with the Shandon Varistain 24-4 stainer. Coverslip up to 360 microscope slides per hour. Control panel: monitor each step of the operation and indicate current status; audible and visual alarm to signal operator when consumables are needed and when coverslip is complete. The system must stop and alert the operator when slides or coverslips are broken or situations requiring operator attention. Posted 09/24/99 (W-SN384401). (0267)

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