This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, simplified acquisition procedures and the resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 05-30. This announcement constitutes the only full and open competition solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis, NAICS code 334516, is to notify contractors that the government intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order in accordance with FAR Part 13.106 for the following statement of work, under the simplified acquisition procedures. Any firm that believes it is capable of providing the required service as stated herein may submit a capability statement to document its ability to provide the required services. A determination to compete this procurement based on a response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government reserves the right to award a contract without discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial offer(s) is/are providing the Best Value and discussions are not necessary. Award will be made to the party whose quote offers the best value to the Government, technical, price, and other factors considered. The Government may award this contract to other than the lowest price technically acceptable quote. The Government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Technical Capability factor described to "Meet or Exceed the Requirement," 2) Past Performance and 3) Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a purchase order for a microplate reader. General Duties/Description of Work The instrument must, at a minimum, meet the following specifications: Physical Specifications Dimensions: 22 cm (h) x 58 cm (w) x 38 cm (d) Weight: 30 lb (13.6 kg) Photometric Specifications Wavelength Range: 190 - 1000 nm Wavelength Selection: Monochromator, tunable 1.0 nm increments Wavelength Bandwidth: 2 nm Wavelength Accuracy: < ± 1.0 nm Wavelength Repeatability: ± 0.2 nm Photometric Range: 0.0 to 4.0 OD Photometric Resolution: 0.001 OD Photometric Accuracy (Microplate): < ± 0.006 OD ± 1.0%, 0.0 - 2.0 OD Photometric Accuracy (Cuvette): < ± 0.005 OD ± 1.0%, 0.0 - 2.0 OD Photometric Precision: < ± 0.003 OD ± 1.0%, 0.0 - 2.0 OD Photometric Baseline Flatness: < 0.001 OD Stray Light: < 0.05% @ 230 nm Light Source: Xenon flash lamp Microplate Read Time: Normal Mode 96 wells. . . . 9 seconds 384 wells. . . . 29 seconds Speed Read Mode 96 wells. . . . 5 seconds 384 wells. . . .16 seconds Temperature Regulation Specifications Temperature Range: Ambient + 4 °C up to 45 °C Temperature Uniformity (Microplate): ± 0.5 °C @ 37 °C Period of Performance Please provide a quote for a maintenance agreement for each of the following option years: Base Year: 08/10/2009 – 08/09/2010 (manufacturer’s warranty included with initial purchase) Option Year 1: 08/10/2010 – 08/09/2011 Option Year 2: 08/10/2011 – 08/09/2012 Option Year 3: 08/10/2012 – 08/09/2013 Option Year 4: 08/10/2013 – 08/09/2014 CCR: Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) prior to the award of a contract. You may register by going to www.ccr.gov. You will need your Dun & Bradstreet number and banking information. QUESTIONS DEADLINE: All questions are to be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than July 31, 2009 at 4:30 PM EST. QUOTATIONS DUE: All quotations are due, via email to: [email protected] , no later than 4:30 PM EST on August 5, 2009. PROVISIONS and CLAUSES: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following agenda has been attached to this provision: None. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following agenda has been attached to the clause: None. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited are applicable: FAR 52.217-8, FAR 52.217-9, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, and FAR 52.232-33. Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. Responses to this notice must be sent via email to [email protected] . Telephone calls will not be accepted.

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