Stainless Steel Canisters

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6. The solicitation number is AG-82FT-S-09-S-07-0050. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The proposed contract is set aside 100% for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423490, size standard is 500 employees.



This requirement is for Stainless Steel Canisters (Part Number X31L). The salient characteristics identified are the Governments minimum requirements: Approximately 135 stainless steel canisters with a 304L grade stainless steel electro-polished finish and must hold a capacity of 1 liter. The dimensions must be 3 in diameter and 10 in length with a cylindrical shape. The valve connection must be a Swagelok 4-H with a 1/4 Swagelok tube fitting connection. These stainless steel canisters are used by the US Forest service for sampling fire emissions. The canisters are used with the Fire Atmosphere Sampling System for ground based sampling or for sampling emissions from an aircraft.

New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.



Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of buy.

At a minimum, quotes must include the following information, specifications of the item quoted, delivery date, TAX ID number, and DUNS number. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer and you must be registered in the Central Contracting Registration website (www.ccr.gov) and registration in ORCA (Online Representations and Certification Applications) www.orca.bpn.gov. The Government will award a contract resulting from this announcement to the responsible offeror whose offer will be the lowest price to the government. You shall submit commercially available literature on your unit that demonstrates that all of the above capabilities are met.

From the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the following provision and clauses are applicable to this solicitation, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor, FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor, FAR 52.222-21, Prohibitions of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies, FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses. The full text of these clauses may be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar04.pdf.



Submit your quote and technical information electronically to asalas@fs.fed.us, fax to Attn: Anthony Salas, fax: 970-498-1066 or mailed to Attn: Anthony Salas, 240 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526 no later than September 21st, 2009 8 a.m. Mountain Time.