This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is VS320439 and incorporates provisions and clauses through FAC 2005-23. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The NAICS Code/Size Standard is 333314/500. This solicitation is being issued as aFull and Open Market request. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is interested in obtaining the following Brand Name Items: 1) 1 each- Product # 77016160 XenoWorks Micromanipulator (Left); 2) 1-each- Product # 770161161 XenoWorks Micromanipulator (Right) ; 3) 1-each- Product # 770161162 XenWorks Digital Micromanipulator (Left-hand configuration);4) 1-each-Product # BR-L40 Xenoworks Leica Dmi 4/5/6000 adapter; 5) 1 each-Product # 77016173 Xenoworks Analog Microinjector (500 microliter syringe); 6) 1-each-Product # 77016179 100up gas-tight syringe. Quotes should include all line items and quantities, inlcuding shipping. Delivery/Installation of requested items is to NIEHS, South Campus, 111 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Offeror should quote FOB Destination. The following provision applies to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors. There are no additional addenda. FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial with offers. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following paragraphs of 52.212-5 apply: (a) and (1; 16-19)-(26-27)(29)(34) of (b) and 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) does not apply. Offers are due no later than 10:00 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, February 12, 2008 to Ms. Valarie K. Sims, NIEHS, OA, Simplified Acquisitions Branch. If mailed by USPS send to: P.O. Box 12874, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. If FED-EX send to: Nottingham Hall, 4505 Emperor Blvd., Suite 200/Room 248, Durham, NC 27703. For information concerning this solicitation contact Valarie K. Sims, FAX (919) 541-5117 or email: [email protected]. See Note 1.*****

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