This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Interested contractors/persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of interest is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by 4 September 2012, 10:00AM, Pacific Standard Time, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This announcement constitutes only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number, N00259-12-T-0880 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 325413: Size: 500. This requirement is a total small business set aside. All interested bidders shall submit quotations electronically by email to [email protected] or by facsimile at 619-532-5596, attention Merlinda M. Labaco. E-mail submissions are limited to 2MB. The submitter should confirm receipt of facsimile and email submissions. Quotations are due on or before 4 September 2012, 10:00AM, Pacific Standard Time to be considered responsive. CLIN 0001 Verigene RV+Nuclein Acid Test Includes 20RV+ Test Cartridges and 20 Extraction Trays Cat # 20-005-020 Qty. 18 Kits Price: $__________ CLIN 0002 Verigene RV Aplification Kit 20RV+ Amplification Trays/Kit Cat # 20-012-020 Qty. 18 Kits Price: $__________ CLIN 0003 Verigene BC-GP Test Kit Includes 20 BX-GP Test Cartridges and 20 BC-GP Extraction Trays Cat # 20-006-018 Qty. 6 Kits Price: $__________ CLIN 0004 Verigene BC-GP Utiligy Reagent Kit: 20 BC-GP Utility Trays/Kit Cat # 20-011-018 Qty. 6 Kits Price: $__________ CLIN 0005 Shipping Price: $__________ Contractor must be registered to the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. The website address for CCR registration is www.ccr.gov Contractor MUST complete FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, when submitting a proposal. The website address is http://www.acq.osd.mil The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-60. This acquisition incorporates the following FAR clauses: 52.204-99 Systems for Award Management Registration (AUG 2012) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Item (FEB 2012) 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (JAN 1999) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items (MAR 2012) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FEB 2012) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (MAR 2012) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (FEB 2012) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2012) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2007) 52.222-19 Child Labor -Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.223-18 encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2007) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2012) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2008) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors (APR 2003) 252.225-7000 Buy American Act – Balance of Payments Program Certificate (JUN 2005) All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

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