(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number NRMJ2000-10-17718.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44.

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 334419. The small business size standard is 500 employees.

(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s)/services:
CLIN 0001 Qty 5. Brand Name or Equal to Perkin Elmer Model SPCM-AQR-12 Single Photon Counting Module.

(VI) Description of requirements is as follows:
CLIN 0001. Qty 5. Single Photon Counting Module, Active area diameter of 170 microns of larger, Quantun efficiency of 50% of better at 532 nm, Dead time 55 ns or less, Supply voltage 5.5 VDC maximum, Supply current 1.9 amps maximum, Output pulse width 35 ns, Dark count 500 counts/sec.

(VII) Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Required delivery 30 days ARO. Place of delivery is 325 Broadway, Bldg 22, Boulder, CO 80305-3328.

(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offers are instructed to provide the brand name of an "equal" product, including manufacturer and model number.

(IX) Offers will be evaluated solely on price, on an all or none basis.

(X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Aug 2009), with its quote.

(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition.

(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Apr 2010) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply:
(18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
(19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
(20) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) (E.O. 13126).
(21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).
(22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).
(30) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).
(33) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
(38) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: None in this subparagraph apply.

(XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition:
52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://www.arnet.gov
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52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)
52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991)
52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991)

(XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00 P.M. MST/MDT on July 23, 2010. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Wendi Madsen. The fax number is (303) 497-6020 and email address is [email protected].

(XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Wendi Madsen, 303 497-6869, [email protected]