This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutsolicitation es the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is OS12971 and it is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-35. This RFQ is a total small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334510 and small business size standard is 500 employees. The contract line items are as follows:

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Piccolo Xpress, Chemistry Analyzer, Field Deployment Package (BRAND NAME ONLY) (7 Units of Model # 1100-1511)

• Includes 0.1 CC Disposable Tips (96), Manual, Power Cord, Power Supply, Thermal Paper Roll w/adhesive back, Software Interface Driver, USB Cable, Hard Carry Case, manual on CD

Any and all shipping charges shall be included in the Quote

All items are to be delivered FOB destination no later than 30 days after award to 200 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20201. The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 is not applicable. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible lowest priced offeror that meets all of the technical requirements. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. Please note: An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAR 2009), applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (AUG 2009), applies to this acquisition. The Contracting Officer has indicated the following clauses listed in paragraph (b) as applicable and are hereby incorporated by reference: (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006), , (8) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003), (10) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004), (12) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996), (19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003), (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2009), (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007), (23) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006), (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998), (25) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006), (26) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004), (30)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007), (34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008), (39) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003).

Offers are due on September 21, 2009 @ 3:00 pm. EST electronically to the Contract Specialist. Please reference solicitation number in the email subject, "OS12971." Please contact Brendan Miller, Contract Specialist, 301-443-3581, [email protected], regarding this solicitation.