National Institute on Drug Abuse, Division of Intramural Research, PO Box 5180, Baltimore, MD 21224-0180

68 -- CHEMICALS & CHEMICAL PRODUCTS -- SUPPLY OF 18-O WATER, 50 GRAMS SOL NIDA-00-DD004 DUE 113099 POC Dini P Dalal Tel.(410) 550-1424 Fax (410) 550-3146 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement is the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation NIDA-00-DD004 herein as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitaion document, provisions and clauses contained herein are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The proposed solicitation contained herein is restricted to small business concerns. Delivery of the procured chemicals shall be FOB Destination, NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE, 5500 NATHAN SHOCK DRIVE, BLDG. C., RM. 130, BALTIMORE, MD. 21224. The government anticipates to award a firm fixed-price contract. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Baltimore, MD. has a requirement for O-18-water([18-O]water)150ml on a quarterly basis for the base period December 1,1999 through October 31,2000 and four(4) one-year renewal option years. Quantity is estimated at 300 mililiters per year. The O-18-water must be enriched>95% in O-18, must have a chemical purity of >99.9%. The Electrical conductivity of the O-18 water must be < 25 usiemens/cm, water must be normalized with respect to hydrogen;. Contaminations allowable: F < 1mg/L, C1< 1 mg/L, Br< 1mg/L, I< 1mg/L, C< 5 mg/L, Fe< 1mg/L, Cu< 5 mg/L,Na< 10 mg/L, Ca< 5mg/L. The contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities to supply O-18-water packaged in 50 ml borosilicate glass septum vials. Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will ensure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the ICC regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation. The following factors will be considered to evaluate offers: 1) Price 2) Technical capability of Item offered to meet the government's requirements. 3) Past performances. Award will be based accordingly. FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-commercial items, applies to this acquisition. The offeror shall submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror representation and certification commercial items, with its offer; Direct inquiries or questions referencing the RFQ # by return Fax (410) 550-3146. Proposals shall be received by NIDA no later than close of business of 11/30/99 from the date this announcement appears first in the CBD. This announcement is the only solicitation and no written RFQ will be issued. Offeror shall submit a price proposal by return fax. Posted 11/10/99 (W-SN399766). (0314)

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