The USDA, ARS, Poultry Microbiological Safety and Processing Research Unit intends to purchase a Sensititre Vizion MIC System including a SWIN computer and the associated software from Remel Inc., 12076 Santa Fe Trail Dr., Lenexa, KS 66215. This system synchronize automation with visual results of tests in a single instrument with the additional benefits of the software and LIS connectivity. This system will provide (1) greater sensitivity in antimicrobial resistance tracking, (2) better measurement of antimicrobial effect, and (3) superior reproducibility for accuracy. Additionally, the Sensititire System provides the largest selection of antimicrobials for tests, and can be customized to fit in our needs. The specifications are as follows: 13.9 in (depth) x 12.4 in (height) x 10.4 in (width) and 22 pounds in weight. This is ETL safety tested, CE marked and EMC tested. Also, a proprietary SWIN computer system is included.

The government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the specifications will be most advantageous to the Government. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Please note on your proposal if you will accept a government purchase (VISA) card. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendums: 52-212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - annual representations and certifications are required. Offers shall include a statement as follows on their offer: the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at https://www.sam.gov have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference, except for paragraphs ______________; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. In paragraph B of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, and 52.225-33. In the event the vendor will accept payment via the Government Purchase Card (VISA), the vendor shall annotate on its offer that it will accept the purchase card, and clause 52.232-33 will be superseded by clause 52.232-36. All sources wishing to provide a quotation must respond by 5:00 PM, August 15, 2017. Quotations should be addressed to USDA, ARS, LSO 950 College Station Rd, Athens, GA 30605. POC is Kelly Bero, Purchasing Agent, 706/546-3025. Faxed or emailed responses are acceptable. All responses will be evaluated to determine the equipment's capability to meet the above requirements.

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