66 -- AUTOCLAVE

Notice Date

August 29, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Area, U.S. National Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC, 20002

ZIP Code

20002

Solicitation Number

31B7-CAS-113

Response Due

September 26, 2001

Point of Contact

Carol Sisas, Administrative Assistant, Phone 202-245-4544, Fax 202-447-2811, Email sisasc@ars.usda.gov

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, US National Arboretum, Floral and Nursery Plant Research Unit, has a requirement for the purchase of an autoclave. 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 31B7-CAS-113 is being issued as a Request for Quotation and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27. This procurement is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339111 and the business size standard is 100 employees. . Delivery schedule is within 6 months after receipt of order. Shipped FOB Destination with inside delivery to the U.S. National Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue, NE, Washington DC 20002. Offerors are to propose pricing for the following: 16"x 16"x 26" autoclave including the following: Steromaster solid state digital controls, Automatic liquid blowdown on the cycle to evacuate the chamber and jacket evenly, eliminating spillage and boil over, Emergency manual override ASME code stamped of the pressure vessel, Internal pressure door lock, Automatic condensate exhaust, Fill length bottom shelf and upper shelf in two (2) sections, Single door, Stainless cabinet, Electric steam generator with ASME code stamp, Automatic generator water fill and low water cutoff protection, Exhaust cooling valve for waste water cooling to 140 degrees, Automatic generator blowdown, 15 year warranty on the vessel. CONTRACT PAYMENTS (MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER) Electronic Funds Transfer compliance with 31 CFR 208. To facilitate EFT for contract payments, FAR clauses 52.232-34 and 52.232-35 (31 CFR Part 208) requires the submission of information by the contractor to the payment office. Upon award, the contractor shall contact the Miscellaneous Payments Section at the National Finance Center (NFC) to initiate the enrollment process of the Vendor Express Program (VXP) which will result in a number being assigned to the contractor for payment under EFT. NFC can be reached at 1-800-421-0323 or at www.nfc.usda.gov. All offerors must include completed copies of 52.212-70 (Representations and Certification), 52.222-70 (Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements. Proposals will be evaluated on price, past performance, and proof of meeting the salient characteristics listed above. Offers should include a list of at least four references to include company name, point of contact, phone number and fax number. References should reflect similar type of equipment purchases. Offers to include a commercial warranty for equipment. Faxed proposals will be accepted. The faxed proposals are to be addressed to Carol Sisas 202-447-2811 (fax). Offers are to be received not later than the close of business (4:00 p.m. EST) September 26, 2001. The mailing address is Carol Sisas, U.S. National Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002. The POC for this acquisition is Carol Sisas 202-245-4544, or e-mail sisasc@ars.usda.gov. The anticipated award date is September 28, 2001. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.

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Record

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