66--DOWNDRAFT NECROPSY TABLE

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Science Laboratory (NVSL), Ames, Iowa, has a requirement for One (1)TBJ model 30-72 DD six foot downdraft necropsy table with ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle, brand name or equal and Two (2) TBJ Model 30-96-SDD, eight foot downdraft necropsy table with ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle, brand name or equal. A fixed-price purchase order will result. F.O.B. destination. NAICS code 421490. Quotations are due May 14, 2004, by 10:00 a.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 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 01-21. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1; Fixed Price 52.243-1; Instructions To Offerors –Commercial Items 52.212-1 (10/03); Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 (06/03); Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 52.212-4 (10/03); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/03); Brand name or equal 52.211-6 (08/99). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. All offers must be signed. Offers shall include for following information:Business Name: ______________________________________________ Business Address: ____________________________________________________ Business Contact Name and Phone Number: ________________________________ Tax payer identification number __________________________________________ DUNS number _________________, and must be registered with the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) (www.ccr.gov) SPECIFICATIONS: ONE (1) six foot long downdraft necropsy table will provide a ventilated workstation for animal necropsies, surgeries, perfusions and dissections. The table shall function to pull air, odors, vapors and aerosols down and away from the face of personnel when connected to a negative air source. FEATURE TO INCLUDE: T316 stainless steel construction for welded-wetted components; large pedestal-like supports for stability; Heliarc welded construction; all exposed welds ground and polished; bottom pan sloped and pitched to drain; built-in table flush system with control valve; hand spray assembly with control valve; removable inner baffling system; removable stainless steel (T316) perforated surface panels; large air plenum; manual air flow control damper; overall dimension of work surface 30” w X 72”l X 36” h; ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle. TWO (2) eight foot downdraft necropsy table designed to provide a ventilated workstation for animal necropsies, surgeries, perfusions and dissections. The table shall function to pull air, odors, vapors and aerosols down and way from the face of personnel when connected to a negative air source. FEATURES TO INCLUDE: T316 stainless steel construction for welded-wetted components; large pedestal-like support for stability; Heliarc welded construction; all exposed welds ground and polished; bottom pan sloped and pitched to drain; large single compartment sink; built-in table flush system with control valve; hand spray assembly with control valve; faucet with swing spout and wrist-blade handles; removable inner baffling system; removable stainless steel (T316) perforated surface panels; large air plenum; manual air flow control damper; overall dimensions: 30”w X 96”l X 36”h; ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle. OFFERORS QUOTE SHALL INCLUDE SHIPPING TO AMES, IOWA.