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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation RFQ-V4621-0168 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-22. Only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. If requesting by FAX, you may send your request to 301-619-3613, ATTN: Faranda Thomas. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 334516 and the business size standard is 500. REQUESTERS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST. Service disabled veterans and veteran owned small businesses are encouraged to submit offers. The proposed contract listed here is unrestricted. This requirement is manufactured by Thermo Scientific. Listed below are the required line items for this solicitation: 0001 THIN & BULK SAMPLE ANALYZER Standard Features: Two rechargeable battery packs " Battery charger " Carrying case " PC connection cable +Bluetooth wireless connectivity " SpectraViewýýý element scanner " Integrated touch screen display " Virtual" keyboard " Integrated barcode scanner and barcode generator for sample ID input " On-site operator training. " NDTýý software suite including remote control operation via PC, data analysis and certificate print capabilities " Belt Holster " 24-month limited warranty on parts and labor " Alloy Test Stand Included Standard Elements Suites: Chromium (Cr) Manganese (Mn) Iron (Fe) Cobalt (Co) Nickel (Ni) Copper (Cu) Zinc (Zn) Arsenic (As) Selenium (Se) Rubidium (Rb) Strontium (Sr) Silver (Ag) Cadmium (Cd) Tin (Sn) Antimony (Sb) Mercury (Hg) Lead (Pb) MFR: Thermo Scientific or EQUAL MFR P/N: XLT 793 1 EA ________________ _______________ 0002 Standard Alloy "G" MFR: Thermo Scientific or EQUAL 1 EA ________________ _______________ 0003 Lead Paint "A" MFR: Thermo Scientific or EQUAL 1 EA ________________ _______________ This requirement is Brand Name or Equal, FOB destination delivery date of 31 Jan 2008 to 22 Medical Group; 57950 Leavenworth Street, Building 250; McConnell AFB, KS 67221. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following additional provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) Technically acceptable; and 2) Price. Technically acceptable is more important than price. Technically acceptable will be evaluated based on the function and operation of the item. To be technically acceptable the item shall meet the Government's specifications. Offerors shall submit descriptive literature, product samples, technical features, and warranty provisions. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, completeness, and reasonableness as it relates to the items offered. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 27, 29, 35. The following additional clauses apply: CCR Clause: Attention: You must be registered in CCR to be considered for award. FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (B)(2) the offeror shall provide its DUNS or, if applicable, it's DUNS+4 number with its offer, which will be used by the contracting officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database. (C) Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. 52.228-5, Insurance -Work on a Government Installation; 52.242-17, Government Delay of Work; Electronic Funds: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by References (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. VAAR 852.219-70, Veteran-owned Small Business; 852.270-4, Commercial Advertising; 852.273-70, Late Offer. Full text clauses are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFARa.htm. The Federal Contractor Program requires that any contractor receiving a contract from the Federal Government in the amount of $25,000 or more, or any subcontractor receiving a contract in the amount of $25,000 or more from such a covered contractor must file a VETS-100 Report on an annual basis. **Please ensure that this report has been filled out. To register, go to http://vets100.cudenver.edu/. Offers are to be received at the Veterans Affairs Special Services (VASS), 1432 Sultan Drive, Suite C, Ft Detrick MD 21702, ATTN: Faranda Thomas, no later than 4:00 P.M. eastern daylight time on 31 Dec 2007. Contact Faranda Thomas, Associate Contract Specialist/YRC I Contractor, at 301-619-7098 or FAX 301-619-3613. Kathryn Leatherman, Contracting Officer 301-619-6653.

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