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 solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis, NAICS code 811219, 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) The Government’s period of performance is for one (1) base year and four option years. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a purchase order for a service agreement for a Janus 8 Tip platform Serial Number (DG07072861). Period of Performance: Base Year: 09/10/2009 – 09/09/2010 Option Year 1: 09/10/2010 – 09/09/2011 Option Year 2: 09/10/2011 – 09/09/2012 Option Year 3: 09/10/2012 – 09/09/2013 Option Year 4: 09/10/2013 – 09/09/2014 Salient Characteristics of Equipment requiring service contract: JANUS Standard Platform 8-tip -8 Sample probes w/ independent Z-drive motion control -Varispan-automatic variable spacing between sampling probes -Peristaltic pump for tip washing and carry-over elimination -Tile deck design for positioning of 384-well plates -Independent Liquid level sensing on all sampling tips -8 Plate adapter support tiles -Runs Windows XP w/ MS Office 2003 -WinPREP application software Add-on/Upgraded Feature-VersaTip HD Plus RoboRack Kit feature -8 VersaTip plus adapters -8 tip stripper collars -Disposalbe tip slide -Hanging tip rack holder for 1000 ul disposable tips Dimensions: -Height 44", Width 47", Depth 32" Submit your quote to include pricing for the option years. 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 May 4, 2009, 4:30 pm EST. QUOTATIONS DUE: All quotations are due, via email to: [email protected], no later than 4:30 PM, EST on May 6, 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 52.222-26, 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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