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NAICS Code: 334516 NAICS Code: 334516 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number RFQ-IL-07-00057 is applicable and is issued as a request for quotation. Request for Quotation number RFQ-IL-07-00057 shall be referenced on any quotation. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. The United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Central Regional Laboratory requires a Discrete Photometric Analyzer (wet chemistry system). The description of the commercial items read as follows: K1004206, Aquakem 200, Discrete Photometric Analyzer, a fully automated random access, dual beam analyzer for routine, simultaneous EPA water analysis. Complete with DELL OptiPlex workstation and software. Quantity required 1 each. K1004025, Cadmium upgrade module for the Aquakem 200 (for the determination of nitrate). Quantity required 1 each. K984167, Konelab/Aquakem start up kit, complete with one box of multicell cuvettes (1000 pcs.), lamp, tubing, 10ml reagent vessels, 20ml reagent vessels, 60ml reagent vessels, and 2ml sample cups (1000 pcs.). Quantity required 1 each. K984097-A, Aquakem 200, 12 month PM kit (includes: 1 syringe, 1 dispensing needle, diluent and wash tubing, drain and waste tubing). Quantity required 1 kit. Installation (to consist of 1 day of installation and familiarization, and 2 days of methods instruction). Quantity required 1 each. Specifications and Instrument requirements 1. Provide a single channel, dual beam interference filter photometer. The unit shall have a minimum of 15-position computer controlled filter wheel with 13 minimum positions available for a variety of filters. 2. The unit shall accommodate at a minimum standard filters 340, 380, 405, 450, 480, 510, 540, 575, 600, 620, 660, 700, and 880 nm with additional optional filters for 365, 420, and 520 nm. 3. The unit shall at a minimum provide automatic changing of filters between analytical testing. 4. The system shall be capable of attaining a minimum resolution of 0.0001 absorbance (A) unit and reproducibility of 0.005 A at 2.0 A. It shall perform kinetic and end-point measurements with kinetic measurements from 15 sec to 20 minutes. 5. The system shall utilize disposable multi-cell cuvettes with a minimum of 12 reaction positions and measurement cells in a row. 6. All chemistries shall be carried out and measured in individual disposable cells without rinsing and reusing measurement cells. Individual reaction cells shall use no more than 250 uL of reagent and sample combined. 7. The instrument shall have the capacity to accommodate a minimum of 1000. The tests that should be loaded at any time for continuous operation. 8. A thermally cooled reagent compartment shall be provided with the instrument with the capacity to hold a minimum of 35 reagents at any given time. 9. The system shall be capable of continuously loading and unloading reagents while during while analysis is on-going. 10. The system shall be capable of adding reagents required for complete analysis using approved EPA and standard test methods including those for nutrients, total phosphorus, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, minerals, cyanide, and total phenolics in water, wastewater, and soil extracts. 11. The system shall be able to dispense a minimum of 4 reagents for any given test method. Desired volumes should minimize quantity prepared or dispensed. Typical desired reagent vial volumes are 10 mL, 20 mL, and 6OmL. 12. The instrument system shall provide real-time monitoring of reagent expiration dates, and levels. The software shall be able to alarm users when reagents volumes become low or are expired and volumes are low. 13. The instrument system shall have the means to identifying reagents preferably using an external barcode reader. 14 The system shall provide for continuous loading of samples for multiple analyses with the option to accommodate samples on a priority basis when required. 15 The system shall be able to distinguish between sample cups and sample tubes using an integrated bar code system. 16 The system shall provide flexibility to use 0.5 mL to 2.0 mL sample cups and 5 mL to 10 mL test tubes to introduce samples. 17. Minimum sample volumes used shall range from 1.0- 120 uL. 18. The system shall provide a single syringe-based dispensing needle that handle addition of reagents, samples, and perform mixing within the individual reaction cell. 19 The dispensing probe shall be equipped with "level sensing" to allow the needle to stop when liquid reagent or samples are reached. 20 The instrument shall dispense reagents or samples reproducibly with minimum reproducibility (RSD) less than 2% for volumes of 2.0- 20.0 uL. 21 The instrument shall perform automated sample dilution prior and post analysis. Manual dilution shall also be handled through the instrument software. 22 The instrument shall perform post-analysis dilution of over-range samples of up to 1:120 folds. 23 The instrument shall be able to run separate calibration standards and also prepare a calibration curve by diluting from a stock calibration standard. 24 The system shall have a reaction incubator that will provide demonstrated heating for chemistries that require increased temperatures to reach reaction end points. The incubator shall be capable of heating multiple reaction cells simultaneously. 25 The system shall be capable of real time QC charting with multiple and variable statistical rules with programming control over QC intervals. 26 The system shall be operated through a computer data station. The selection resulting from this Request for quotation will be made on the basis of the lowest priced technically acceptable quote from responsible quoter who meets the minimum requirements. The Contracting Officer will evaluate quotes on the basis of information furnished by the quoter that demonstrates that they meet the minimum system requirements. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the quote. This is necessary to meet the condition that the unit does not have to be resourced on an annual basis. The provision FAR 52.2 12-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.2 12-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, with their offer. This clause may be found on the internet at the following site: http://www.arnet.gov/far. Clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Terms, and Far 52.2 12-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Under Far 52.2 15-5 paragraph (b) the following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 225-1, Buy American Act- Balance of Payments Program-Supplies; and FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- Other than Central Contractor Registration.