(i) 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. (ii) Solicitation number: W9114F-08-T-0076 issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-25. (iv) Not a set-aside. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 334516. (v) The Europe Regional Contracting Office has a requirement to purchase one real-time PCR thermocycler. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: CLIN 0001 Real-Time PCR Thermocycler, Cepheid Smart Cycler II Laptop System, P/N SC2500 N 4-1 or equal. Salient characteristics include: 16 independent I-CORE modules for real-time detection of fluorescence. Includes laptop, software, 1 mini-centrifuge, 1 cooling block and 4 reaction tube racks. Heating rate: 10C/sec, cooling rate: 2.5C/sec. 4-channel optics for multiplex-PCRs and use of different fluorescent dyes. Includes 2 year warranty. (vi) Description of other requirements: Electrical Requirements for all equipment is 220V/50Hz; 2 copies each of Operator and Maintenance/Service Manuals in English Language; Display, Control Labels and ALL Software Version Copies must be in English Language for operating and subsystem components. (vii) The place of delivery and acceptance will be U.S. Hospital Landstuhl, 66849 Landstuhl, Germany. All offerors must quote FOB Destination, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany. (viii) 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following Provisions apply to this requirement: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Include a completed copy of the provision with your offer or complete paragraph (l) of 52.212-3 Alt 1, if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov). (ix) FAR 52.212-2 is not used. Award will be made to the technically acceptable low responsible offer. (x) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following Clauses apply to this requirement: FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are: 52.222.19, Child Labor-Corporation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O.13126); 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional DFAR clauses cited in the clause are: 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; DFARS 252.225-7041, Correspondence in English; DFARS 252.229-7002, Customs Exemptions (Germany); DFARS 252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas); DFARS 252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas). (xi) Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions: Warranty statement will be provided in English. (xii) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xiii) Numbered Notes: None applicable. (xiv) In order to be eligible for award, registration in the Central Contractor Registration database is required. To register, please go to http://www.ccr.gov. (xv) All offers are due 16 June 2008 before 1700hrs (5:00pm) Central European Time. Offers may be sent via email to [email protected], hand-delivered, or faxed to +49-6371-86-8070. (xvi) The Point of Contact for this requirement is Ashley Taylor, +49-6371-86-8358, fax +49-6371-86-8070, or email [email protected].

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