This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is Request for Quotations (RFQ)312919 and the solicitation is being issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-20. Delivery and acceptance will be at Bethesda, Maryland. The National Institute of Drug Abuse on behalf of the National Institute of Mental Health is requesting a chromatography system ideal for whole proteome profiling, low abundance protein identification, and post translation modification. Features: Optimized for ultra-low flow rates of first dimension 1-30ul/min, second dimension 20-1000nL/min in the second dimension. Includes electrically-acturated low dispersion 10-port PAEK switching value. Includes NanoLC start-up kit(p/n 801-00043) and control software and the pumping system eliminates the need for flow splitting, providing, excellent run-to-run reproducibility. Active flow control of each mobile phase and measurement of flows with active feedback.The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2,Evaluation Commercial Items, is applicable. Specific evaluation criteria are: (1) Ability to meet technical requirements (2) ability to deliver on time and within specification. Offers will also be evaluated on best value in relation to price. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The quotations are due January 21 12:00 PM EST and will be submitted electronically to Kathleen Gregory, Contract Specialist, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland 20892.

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