66 -- Hand Held Alloy Analyzer, P/N XLT-898

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the request for quote for the required items under RFQ N00189-06-T-0546. A subsequent solicitation document will not be issued. FISC Norfolk Contracting Department intends to purchase on a brand name or equal basis the following items: (1) 1 each, Hand Held Alloy Analyzer, P/N XLT 898, XLT Series X-Ray Tube Based XRF Analyzer, Source Configuration: Miniaturized X-Ray Tube, Standard Features: Two Rechargeable Battery Packs, Battery Charger, AC Power Supply, Carrying Case, Data Transfer Software, PC Connection Cable, Spectra View Element Scanner, Alphanumeric Barcodes Plus Barcodes Generator For Sample ID Input, On-Site Operator Training, Integrated Touch Screen Display, NDT Software Suite Including Remote Control VIA PC, Belt Holster, One Certified Reference Standard, 24 Month Limited Warranty on Parts and Labor, Standard Element Suite Analysis: Titanium, Vanadium, Chromium, Manganese, Iron, Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Zirconium, Niobium, Molybdenum, Palladium, Hafnium, Tantalum, Tungs, Rhenium, Lead, Busmith, Silver, Tin, Standard Calibrations: Alloy Grade with Chemistry Mode with user editable, Pre-Programmed, Library of up to 500 alloys with element specifications, Signature Match Identification: Mode to input over 250 Alloy Signatures to User-Definable Library, Super Chem Mode for Single Point Empirical Calibration Analysis, (2) 1 each, Annual Calibration & Certification Plan: Annual Calibration Services with Certificates, Analyzer Radiation Audit, Data Archiving (Calibration History), Software Updates, Parts, Accessories & Consumables receive 10% discount, includes re-calibration of up two analytical modes. Delivery will be 30 days after the receipt of order, FOB: Point Destination to Norfolk, VA 23511. Brand name manufacturer is Thermo Electron Corp., Niton Analyzers, Billerica, MA Note: If providing an equal please supply descriptive data for evaluation purposes to determine the validity of how it is an EQUAL. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (JUL 2006); 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal (Aug 1999), 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JAN 2006); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JUN 2006) ALTERNATE I (APR 2002) (The offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov .After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and certifications?Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (SEP 2005); Within 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (AUG 2006), the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003), 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2006), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002), 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006), and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer --Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003), 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997), The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. Alternate A (Nov 2003); Within DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JUL 2006), the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (APR 2003); 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (JUN 2005);and 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAY 2006); At a minimum, responsible sources shall provide the following: a price proposal on letterhead or a SF1449 which identifies the requested items, with their unit prices, extended prices, total price, prompt payment terms, remittance address, Tax I.D. #, Duns #, and Cage Code. Responses to this solicitation are due by September 28, 2006, 4:30 P.M. Offers can be emailed to david.zareczny@navy.mil, faxed to 757-443-1389 or mailed to Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, 1968 Gilbert St., Suite D606, Code 230B4, Attn: David C Zareczny, Norfolk, VA.23511-3392. Reference RFQ N00189-06-T-0546, on your proposal. NAICS 423430 (500 Employees)