This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only 100% Total Small Business Set-aside solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Simplified acquisition procedures and the resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 05-48.

Solicitation number FDA-SOL- 1082267 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This synopsis, NAICS code 334510, size standard 500, 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. 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.

PART 2: CONTRACT

The government anticipates a firm fixed price contract for Two (2) Brand Name or Equal Agilent Technologies ultra high performance liquid chromatography systems (UHPLC) systems, Rapid Resolution model 1260 UHPLC.

2.1 Period of Performance: The period of performance is 12 months after receipt of instrument.

2.2 Pricing:
Contract funding is subject to 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984).

See the attached full solicitation for details.

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