Combined_Synopsis_140G0123Q0026_amend_2_0002.docx

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

2. 140G0123Q0026 is a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation is issued as a full and open competition for Brand name or Equal for a RBRsolo D|wave16 wave recorder, RBRduo T.D|and cases MFR RBR

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022- 08 10/28/2022

4. This is a full and open competition in accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables with a small business size standard of 750 Employees

5. Requested Items

but not limited to, O-ring, O-ring grease, O-ring removal tool, desiccant, and USB stick.

EA

6. Description of requirements. Brand name or equal RBR Limited for Depth Loggers and Wave recorders MFR: RBR Limited 95 HINES ROAD UNIT 5 KANATA, ONTARIO K2K 2M5 Salient Characteristics is attached

7. FOB Destination New York Water Science Center

2045 ROUTE 112 - BUILDING 4

CORAM, NY 11727

8. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. All quoters shall submit the following: a quote for the listed items, and any support documentation and specifications deemed pertinent. Quote must be good for 30 calendar days after close of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation.

9. FAR provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technically Acceptable

2. Price

10. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

11. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

12. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The following FAR clauses contained within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition:

Statements (JAN 2017)

Developed or provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021)

Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

2015)

(JUN 2020)

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021)

Management (OCT 2018)

13. The following FAR clauses, provisions, and Department of Interior Local Clauses are applicable to this acquisition.

FAR Clauses

FAR - 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

Department of Interior Local Clauses GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction

(c) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing if the Technical Liaison has taken an action (or fails to take action) or issues direction (written or oral) that the contractor considers to exceed the above limitations.

(d) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is: Will provide with Award

(e) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a different Technical Liaison.

(End of Clause)

GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds The contractor shall submit all invoices under the award no later than 90 calendar days after the period of performance has expired unless a request for extension has been submitted to the Contracting Officer. After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the performance period, the government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts.

The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice [CO to edit and include the documentation required under this contract]:

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use PP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866)973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

FAR Provisions

2021)

Commercial Services. (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

14. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this solicitation.

15. Quotes may be only e-mailed to mdixon@usgs.gov. To be considered quotes are required to be submitted by January 25, 2023, by 2:30 pm Mountain Time

16. For information regarding the solicitation contact