This amendment is being added to incorporate response to vendor questions.  As a result, their are changes made to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) as a result of vendor questions.

The RFQ closes on Monday 18 September 2017 at 11:00 A.M. ET. NOTE: all submission must be sent via email:  [email protected] and [email protected]

THIS AMENDMENT IS BEING ISSUED TO RE-OPEN THE SOLICIATION DUE TO TECHNICAL ERROR.  THE DATES FOR VENDOR QUESTIONS AND FINAL CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED. SEE BELOW.

Questions in response to the RFQ are due no later than, Wednesday, 6 September 2017, 11:00 A.M, ET.  NOTE: All questions must be sent via email: [email protected]  and [email protected] only one (1) set of questions will be accepted from each vendor. No phones calls will be accepted.

The RFQ closes on Monday 18 September 2017 at 11:00 A.M. ET. NOTE: all submission must be sent via email:  [email protected] and [email protected]

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 be not be issued.

This combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The Armed Forced Medical Examiner System (AFMES) Division of Forensic Toxicology (DFT) has a requirement for the Brand Name or Equal, AB Sciex 3200 Atmospheric Pressure Ionization (API) LC/MS/MS Mass Spectrometer/Shimadzu Nexera LC-30AD Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatograph System in accordance with (IAW) the Minimum Essential Characteristics (MEC) and the Performance Work Statement (PWS) identified in the attached Request for Quote (RFQ).

The acquisition is full and open competition using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection procedures.  Reference attached RFQ for detailed information on the requirement, how to respond, and evaluation criteria.

Questions in response to the RFQ are due no later than, Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 2:00 P.M, ET.  NOTE: All questions must be sent via email: [email protected]  and [email protected] only one (1) set of questions will be accepted from each vendor. No phones calls will be accepted.

The RFQ closes on Thursday 31  August 2017 at 10:00 A.M. ET. NOTE: all submission must be sent via email:  [email protected]         and [email protected]

This RFQ as well as any amendments will be used electronically in accordance with FAR 4.502 and FAR 5.102.  As a result, hard copies will not be provided.