66 -- GAS CHROMATOGRAPH/MASS SPECTROPHOTOMETER SYSTEM UPGRADES

Notice Date

October 11, 2000

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

21224-0180

Solicitation Number

SOL NIDA-01-LWJ-001

Response Due

November 27, 2000

Point of Contact

Lesley W. Johnson 410-550-1693

E-Mail Address

Lesley Johnson (lj6f@nih.gov)

Description

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 notice constitutes the only solicitation; Quotations (RFQ) are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as Request for Quotation number SOL NIDA-01-LWJ-001. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisitions Circular 97-15. SIC Code 3826 and the size stand is 5.0 millions of dollars. Contractor to provide the following items: 1) G1798A: 5973N MSD/DS-Performance Turbo CI Bundle for USe with 6890 GC. Includes G2589A MSD, Chemstation (NT), G1701CA SW, Laserjet Printer, 59864b gauge controller; 2) G1943N -- 6890 Plus GC/7683 Injector for 5973N MSD. Includes 100 psi slit/splitless inlet. LAN card and interfaces for 5973N MSD and G2613A autoinjector (model 6583); 3)G2614A -- 7683 Automatic Liquid Sampler Tray. Includes pack of 100 1-mL, screw cap vials; 4)Installation 5)Familiarization. The evaluation of quotes and the determination as to equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and shall be based on information provided by the vendors. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the quotation and reasonable to the purchasing activity. To insure that sufficient information is available the vendor must furnish as part of their quote all descriptive material necessary for purchasing activity to determine whether the products meet all salient characteristics of this requirement. The Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to this solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers the ability to meet the technical requirements, past performance, and price. Technically acceptable offer must show the offeror can meet the requirements of the Government. Items are to be quoted FOB Destination and delivery shall be made to: NIH-NIDA, 5500 Nathan Shock Drive, Bldg. C Rm. 130, Baltimore, MD 21224. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52-212-3 Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions including clause incorporated by reference under section (b); This procurement is 100% small business set-aside and will follow simplified acquisitions procedures in FAR Part 13. All quotes shall be received by November 27, 2000 at 4:00 P.M. local time. Faxed quotes will be accepted at 410-550-3146. All responsible sources will be considered.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001013/66SOL007.HTM (W-285 SN5040M6)