39 -- Automatic Aluminum Sealing Machine

The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Science Laboratory (NVSL), Ames, IA has a requirement for the following items: (1) Automatic Aluminum Sealing Machine, with parts to handle 13mm seals, (2) Container star wheel assembly for 20mm seals, (3) Additional Crimping Head for 20mm seals., (4). 20" Rotary Turntables (2) -1 set each. 1 Turntable for out feed accumulation., (5) Spare Parts Kit., (6). Make up and back up controls. FOB Destination. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE BY August 20, 2003 by 2:00 p.m. Local time. Submit written or faxed quotation to Purchasing Section, at (612) 370-2136. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. This is a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 333993. 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 to be issued; 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 01-15. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference; Prompt Payment 52.249-1; Changes-Fixed-Price 52.243-1; Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items 52-212-1; Evaluation-Commercial Items 52.212-2; Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3; Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52-212-4; Contract Terms Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5; Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52-219-6. All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Offers should include tax payer identification number and DUNS number, training and maintenance needed and provided and cost for such as well as all crating and delivery charges. Delivery shall be made NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 2003. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror.