This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, simplified acquisition procedures and the resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 05-35. This announcement constitutes the only 100% total small business set aside solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis, NAICS code 325413, is to notify contractors that the government intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order in accordance with FAR Part 13.106 for the following statement of work, under the simplified acquisition procedures. Any firm that believes it is capable of providing the required service as stated herein may submit a capability statement to document its ability to provide the required services. A determination to compete this procurement based on a response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Award will be made to the party whose quote offers the best value to the Government, technical acceptance and price considered. The Government may award this contract to other than the lowest price technically acceptable quote. The Government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Technical Capability and 2) Price. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a purchase order for serotyping system. General Duties/Description of Work This system must be able to determine high priority Salmonella enterica serotypes. Technical specifications are attached. Brand Name or Equal. CLIN0001: DSM Premitest BV Premitest Salmonella #38220000 Quantity: 1 kit CLIN0002: DSM Premitest BV ATR-reader Quantity: 1 CLIN0003: Software and 2-day training Quantity: 1 CLIN0004: DSM Premitest BV Spectrafuges Mini Quantity: 2 pieces CCR: Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) prior to the award of a contract. You may register by going to www.ccr.gov. You will need your Dun & Bradstreet number and banking information. QUESTIONS DEADLINE: All questions are to be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than August 18, 2009 at 4:30 PM EST. Telephone calls will not be accepted. QUOTATIONS DUE: All quotations are due, via email to: [email protected] , no later than 4:30 PM EST on August 21, 2009. PROVISIONS and CLAUSES: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following agenda has been attached to this provision: None. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following agenda has been attached to the clause: None. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited are applicable: FAR 52.217-8, FAR 52.217-9, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, and FAR 52.232-33. Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition.

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