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 is request for quotations; RFQ-IBET-19-04-158. Quotations due date is August 24, 2004 by close of business. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations 2001-24. NAICS: 334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing with a Small Business size classification of 500 employees. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: Specimen Radiography System – Faxitron Model® MX-20 or Equivalent ITEM 01: 1 EACH @ $___________. Pricing to include delivery to the USDA Forest Service, Placerville Nursery, 2375 Fruitridge Road, Camino, CA 95709. . FOB DESTINATION Required Delivery Date: Not to Exceed 90 days after receipt of order. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Specifications: Minimum of 5 times radiographic magnification X-ray coverage-Minimum 8-1/2”x11” Safety: shielded cabinet and must utilize redundant safety interlocks. Certified to comply with standards set by U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiology Health, (21 CFR-1020-40). Maximum cabinet size (outside dimensions) 22”Wx20”Dx34”H) Unit Weight Not to Exceed 150 lbs EVALUATION CRITERIA: FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation, Commercial Items is applicable with the following factors used to evaluate quotes: Price and technical conformity to specifications are equal. Quotes are due by close of business August 24, 2004 at the USDA Forest Service, IBET Province, Eldorado National Forest, 100 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667. FAX quotes will be accepted at 530-621-5258. Contact Michiko Tanizaki, Contracting Officer, at 530-543-2638 for additional information. 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: ________________________________ Taxpayer identification number __________________________________________ DUNS number _________________, and must be registered with the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) http://www.ccr.gov/ Documentation that X-Ray make/model meets or exceeds the government specifications IS REQUIRED FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES. Quotes must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items. . This can be obtained at http://www.arnet.gov/far/loadmainre.html Then CLICK on Part 52 and then on 52.212-3.. The following clauses are incorporated by reference and can be downloaded in their entirety at www.arnet.gov/ 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) (Oct 2003), 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003), 52.212 1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Item; 52.212 2, Evaluation, Commercial Item (see above for evaluation factors), 52.212 4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Item; 52.212 5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, Commercial Item with the following paragraphs numbers applicable: (a)(b)(3)(5)(10)(21)(22)(29)(d)(e)(1)(2).

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