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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 2011265140-034 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on a full and open competitive basis. This solicitation is unrestricted. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-05. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 3826. This product shall be delivered within 60 days after award. Shipping shall be F.O.B. destination with inside delivery to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. This procurement is for the following item or equivalent: Bio Rad Biologic Duo-System w/Model 2128 Fraction Collector is a Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) machine with a fraction collector which collects different proteins or fractions of that liquid. The above item that USDA intends to procure, is manufactured by Bio Rad Laboratories, Inc. in Hercules, California and shall have the following minimum requirements: Biologic Duo-Flow System w/Model 2128 Fraction Collector, Biologic Duo-Flow Controller, minimum specifications of Pentium 400 MHz, 6.4Gb hard drive, 32 mb RAM, 3.5 inch diskette drive, 32X CD ROM drive, 120 Mb Superdisk Floppy Drive, Biocompatible dual-pump system with 10mL/min pumphead @ 3500 psi, 17 inch Multi-Media Color Monitor with built-in speakers, Three-tiered Racing System, Make-Before-Break Sample Inject Valve, 254/280nm filter and 5mm UV flow cell, conductivity flow cell. Model 2128 Fraction Collector, Collection Rack #1, and Model 2128 Diverter Valve, AVR9-8 Stream Select Valve, DUOFLOW Fittings Kit, Small volume sample loops, Duoflow, Large Volume Sample loops, Duoflow, Back Pressure Regulator, 40 psi, one quarter-28 X M6 Union, 2 pack, Biologic Dynaloop kit, 90ml, Select Valve SV5-4, 5 position, 4 port random access solenoid valve, 30 psi (2 bar). 1 Year On-Site Warranty Extension Agreement for Biologic Duo-Flow and Model 2128 Fraction Collector. All offerors must include completed copies of Far Clause 52.212-3 (Representations and Certifications) and Far Clause 52-222-70 (Compliance with Veterans Employment Requirements). Faxed quotations are acceptable to Nancy L. Woodhouse at FAX number 301-504-8696 on or before April 5, 2002. Quotations shall include all specifications and literature pertaining to this requirement which demonstrate the capabilities for meeting the requirement. The evaluation factors for this requirement are price and past performance. Anticipated award date: April 10, 2002.

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