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. This is a 100% small business set-aside. This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ); a written solicitation will not be issued. The Food and Drug Administration has a requirement for the equipment listed below and attachment. The solicitation number is FDA-SOL-08-00981. Quotations are due (5) days from the publication date of this synopsis or September 17, 2008, by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, local prevailing time in Atlanta, GA; at Food and Drug Administration, OC/OSS/OFFAS, Attention: Thomas Dumas, 60th Street, NE, Atlanta GA 30309. The quotation must reference solicitation number FDA-SOL-08-00981. The Offers are due in person, by mail or fax. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26, June 12, 2008. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The requirement consists of the following: 2 ea – MODEL 2100C Dissolution Systems to include (SEE ATTACHMENT) Contract Type: Commercial-Item Firm Fixed Price. FOB Point of Delivery for equipment and supplies provided will be Food and Drug Administration, 466 Fernandez Juncos Ave, San Juan, PR 00901. The technical quotations will receive paramount consideration over cost and past performance; however, cost will be evaluated for price reasonableness. The Government may make its decision on the basis of initial quotations received and not have discussions. Therefore, each initial quotation should contain the offeror’s best terms from both a price and technical standpoint. Offerors shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, literature, brochures and other information corresponding to each minimum required item, which demonstrates the capabilities of the offerors equipment. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. Offerors must include a complete copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with its offer. Applicability of FAR Provisions: the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this request for quotes and are incorporated by references: 52.203-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-1, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. CCR Requirement – Offeror’s must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award can be made. If offeror’s are not registered in CCR, they may do so by accessing the CCR web site at: http://www.ccr.gov. A standard commercial warranty on parts and workmanship is required. The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) and assigned are not applicable to this solicitation notice.

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