99 -- Environmental Analyzer

The following is a combined synopsis/solicitation:Eielson AFB, Alaska is issue a requirement for an Environmental Analyzer. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a formal written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F1U3EC8025A001 is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) on 5 March 2008. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-23, 25 January 2008. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns and is under North American Industry Classification Standards (NAICS) code 334516, with number of employees not to exceed 500. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Clin 0001: X-ray fluorescence (XRF) handheld analyzer. XRF evaluates the emission of characteristic "secondary" (or fluorescent) X-rays from a material that has been excited by bombarding with high-energy X-rays or gamma rays. The phenomenon is widely used for elemental analysis and chemical analysis, particularly in the investigation of metals. This piece of equipment is used to evaluate the presence of lead base paint prior to renovation of a building. Thermo Fisher Scientific NITON Analyzer, Model number XL3t300 or equal (End description). DELIVERY DATE SHIP TO ADDRESS FOB 90 Days ADC Bioenvironmental Engineering Destination 354 MDOS/SGOAB 2630 Central Ave Ste 1M07 Eielson AFB, AK 99702-2397 Quotes must be submitted and received no later than Monday, 17 March 2008, at 1400 hrs (2:00 P.M.) Alaska Standard Time. Quotes may be e-mailed to the attention of primary P.O.C.s listed below or faxed to 907-377-2389. The following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: low price and technically acceptability. Please send any questions or requests to: 354 CONS / LGCB, 354 Broadway St, Eielson AFB AK, 99702, ATTN: Ronald Abbate. Phone (907) 377-3028, by fax to (907) 377-2389, or e-mail to: Ronald.Abbate@eielson.af.mil. Alternate P.O.C. is Lance Belcher, Contracting Officer, 907-377-4949, or e-mail lance.belcher@eielson.af.mil. A Firm-Fixed Price award will be issued in writing. Telephone bids will not be processed. Award shall be made only to contractors who have registered with Central Contractor (CCR). Vendors may register at: http://www.ccr.gov The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and are to remain in full force in any resultant contract: FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Each Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions with the quotation. The Word document is available for downloading the representation and certifications and in the entire from at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or go online and activate your online reps and certifications application @ http://www.bpn.gov/orca/ and provide a print out with qoutation.. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. The following clauses are checked within 52.212-5 *FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside *FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor *FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor ? Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies *FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities *FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities *FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act ? Supplies *FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases *FAR 52.232-33 Payment by EFT ? CCR *FAR Clause 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. DFAR Clause 252-225-7001, Buy American Act And Balance Of Payments Program. DFAR Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request. SUBMISSION OF INVOICES In accordance with FAR clause 52.212-4(g) the contractor shall submit all invoices electronically utilizing Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Procedures for using WAWF are found in DFARS clause 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after closing. Collect calls will not be accepted. Q & A :