66 -- Biological Safety Cabinets

The USDA, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Science Laboratory (NVSL), Ames, IA intends to procure the following: (1) 1- IsoGard Class III, Model 42 biological safety cabinet, 4 foot, 2 glove, HEPA filteted primary chamber. 316L stainless steel work surface full front gull wing viewscreen opening, 2 duplex electrical outlets on rear wall, 2 adjustable shelves for 5" tube racks, 2 gas and vaccum petcocks - 1 on rear wall and 1 on sis opposite port, 30" high work surface support stand. (2) 4 sets On-board motor blowers for Model 42 IsoGard BSC, (3) 1 Certek decomtamination port for Model 42 IsoGard BSC, (4) 1 UV light in main chamber of Model 42 IsoGard BSC. Brand Name or Equal. NAICS code 339111. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable offer. Submit faxed quotations to Larry Nelson at (612) 370-2136. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE February 28, 2003 BY 10:00 A.M. Central Time. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. 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 solicitation; quotations are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-10. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items 52-212-1 (10/00); Evaulation-Commercial Items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offerors Representations and Certifications 52-212.3 (01/98); Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98); Limitations of Subcontracting 52.219-14 Changes - Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Brand Name or Equal 52.211-6 (08/99). Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items 52.212-1 (10/00). This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. All offers must be signed. Offers should include tax payer identification number__________________________ DUNS number __________________ and business size ___________________.