Brand Name or Equal Agilent Technologies Disposable Well Tips

***Amendment 0001 to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation changes the brand name or equal Agielent Technologies Item Numbers and extends the due date for receipt of proposals. See attached Amendment 0001 for full description. *** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will be not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) has a requirement for the brand name or equal Agilent Technologies disposable well tips which must be compatible with existing Agilent Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform equipment. The requirement is for three different sizes of well tips to include (1) 384ST 30ul tips; (2) 384ST 70ul tips; and (3) 96LT 250ul. The disposable well tips must meet the Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) identified in the Request for Quote (RFQ). The acquisition is a total small business set-aside using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection procedures. Reference attached RFQ for detailed information on the requirement, how to respond, and evaluation criteria. The RFQ closes on Wednesday, 25 May 2016 at 10:00 A.M. EST. This RFQ as well as any amendments will be used electronically in accordance with FAR 4.502 and FAR 5.102. As a result, hard copies will not be provided.