PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this request. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation parts 12 and 13. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is issuing this acquisition as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number 0766132578.

***Brand name or Equal products are acceptable for this procurement. If an alternative brand is proposed; vendors must include with a quote a point by point comparison of their proposed item and below mandatory specifications
In order to be considered for award the offeror must provide all required supplies to the exact specification listed below.
1. AB 3500xL Genetic Analyzer (2)

Mandatory specifications
1. Capillary electrophoresis instrument with 24 capillaries
2. Single-line 505nm state laser excitation source
3. Oven temperature control from 18 c to 70c
4. Computer workstation and monitor included
5. Data collection software for instrument control, data collection, quality control and auto analysis of sample files
6. Must be able to analyze many types of templates prepared by a variety of sample preparation protocols
7. Compatibility with Genemapper ID-X software

****Price quote must include price for Shipment and Installation.*******
Submission of Quotes:
All quotes must be submitted via e-mail to at [email protected] no later than Tuesday, January 14 2013 at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. All question/extension requests must be received no later than January 11 2013 5p eastern standard time. No request for extension will be granted or question after this date/time. All questions must be submitted via email to [email protected] No telephone call will be accepted.
This solicitation incorporates several clauses by reference. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically on the Internet address: www.arnet.gov. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-Commercial Items (Feb 2012), 52.212.3 Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items (Dec 2012), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb 2012) and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Item s (Nov 2012) as well as 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) are incorporated by reference.Contract will be awarded as a commercial item in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Parts 12 and 13. All contractors anticipating award, must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database.

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