MICROSCOPES

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This is a solicitation of Purchase Request 14-OSHA-DIT-NAT-0017 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-74 and 75. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423490. All responsible Contractors shall provide Microscope and accessories on the following: Provide package of 2 ea microscopes, with stand, HAL 50, 5x H/Pol, 1x H/DIC, Lower stand part for HAL 50 illuminati, transmitted-light illumination with attachment lamp for reflector lamp 12v 50w, Dovetail mount for attachable stage carriers, 24 mm focus lift, adjustable focus stop, 6 position filter wheel for Dia. 36mm filters, Mount for 2 position filter slider 14x4 36mm, integrated 12v DC 50W power unit, stabilized 100...240V AC/50...60Hz/110VA, Country-specific power cable, upper stand part transmitted light, Reflector slider 2x for P&C modules, Filter Set D, 36mm, set of three neutral density filters, Binocular phototube, Specimen guide attachable stage carrier, condenser carrier with vertical adjustment, Rotary Ball-Bearing stage Pol, Dust cover M, Plastic dust cover M, Halogen reflector bulb 12v/50w, Abjective A-Plan 10x/0.25 M27 Ph1, Objective A-Plan 20x/0.45 M27, Objective A-Plan 40x/0.65 M27 Ph2, Objective "A-Plan" 40x/0.65 M27, Analyzer Cube D P&C for Axio Examiner, Polarizer D Rotatable with carrier, Achromatic/A-plantic concenser, Quartz Plate Red 1, Eyepiece Pl 10x/23, Folding Eyecup for ICS Eyepiece, Phase Telescope f/Axio imager, Walton and Becket Reticle, Contrast Enhancement Blue Filter, Interf Fltr Green D=32x4mm, C-Mount Adapter 60N 0.5x 2/3", Infinity 5 megapixel CCD. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors- Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items including subparagraphs: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52-222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-50 ; 52.225-3 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act; 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.333-3 Protest After Award; 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.252.2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. In order to be considered for an award, an offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations and Certifications located at http://orca.bpn.gov/ in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a). Award will be made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable proposal. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussion. Offeror shall submit all information with offer as required in 52.212-1. Offerors may obtain copies of the reference provisions and clauses at: http://arnet.gov/far. Quotations must be received by September 8, 2014, 2:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time). Quotations shall be submitted to: Karen Barton, via e-mail:barton.karen.l@dol.gov or via fax at 202-693-4579. (End of Text)