a. RFQ Phenotypic System.pdf

Request for Quotations

Phenotypic Identification System

Solicitation Number: HU000126QE046 Solicitation Issue Date: August 28, 2026

Questions Date/Time September 1, 2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) Response Date/Time:

September 8, 2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

PSC:

6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

Contact Points: Kaysie Taylor, Contract Specialist Email: kaysie.taylor@usuhs.edu

Emily Mashek, Contracting Officer

Email: emily.mashek@usuhs.edu

Contracting Office: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Acquisitions Directorate, A1040C

4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

Requirement Description

This is Request for Quotes (RFQ) commercial supplies in accordance with (IAW) FAR part 12 and FAR part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only RFQ.

This requirement is a total small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

Size standard: 1,000 employees.

This Request for Quotes incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect in Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 13 March 2026 and Defense Publication Notice 20260507 dated 7 May 2026.

General Information

Basis of Award – Best Value

The government intends to award a single firm-fixed priced (FFP) purchase order to the offeror representing the best value to the government based on the evaluation factors listed below. Evaluation factors are listed in order of importance, with most important listed first. The government will conduct a trade-off between price and non-price factors. The Government is not required to award to the lowest priced offeror. The government reserves the right to award without discussions. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

(i) Technical: The Government may trade off price for technical specifications and performance, including processes, quality control, and delivery schedule.

(ii) Past Performance: The Government will evaluate the vendor’s past performance history using vendor past performance submissions and Government contract databases including the Supplier Performance Risk System and the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System.

(iii) Price: The Government will evaluate the vendor’s proposed price for reasonableness.

(b) Evaluation Approach: The Government intends to award a purchase order to the vendor that provides the best value to the government. This may result in an award to a vendor other than the one with the lowest price. A trade-off analysis will be performed to determine the best value. The perceived benefits of a higher-priced quote must merit the additional cost.

Past Performance Evaluation: Vendors may submit past performance information for the same or similar requirements within the past three (3) years. The Government will assess the quality and relevance of this past performance.

Questions

Vendors must submit all questions about this solicitation in writing to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer by the date and time stated above. All responses to the questions will be in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Quote Submission

Vendors must submit their quotations via email to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer no later than the date and time specified above. FAX quotations will not be accepted. Quotes received after the response date and time will not be considered. Please reference the RFQ name and number in the subject line of email communications. The Government will not reimburse offerors for any information provided to the Government in response to this solicitation.

Section 889

Due to required Section 889 requirements within the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. All vendors are required to complete representations and certifications within SAM.gov or submit a signed USU Section 889 Representations and Certifications Letter, if requested.

System for Award Management (SAM)

In order to be eligible for award, vendors shall be registered in SAM (www.SAM.gov).

Instructions to Offerors

Refurbished Items

Refurbished items will not be accepted.

Technical Quote

1. Vendors are encouraged to provide product literature to augment their quote.

2. Quote submissions must include the following information.

a. Company’s full name and address

b. CAGE, DUNS, and Tax Identification Number

c. Name, title, phone number, and email of the person authorized to sign contracts for the company

3. Vendors shall provide warranty information with the quote.

Price Quote

1. The quote should mirror (identify) the product lines in the Price Quote Table (See Attachment 1).

The Vendor may add lines to their quote if needed to account for additional items or for items that are separately priced.

2. The Vendor must provide a price for each item listed in the table and provide a total delivered price.

3. If the product is part of a system, the Vendor should identify that the product is a system (component parts are not separately priced). The Vendor should only identify the individual components in the system if the itemization of the internal components are in accordance with customary commercial practices.

4. If an item is not separately priced, vendors may enter NSP (not separately priced) or $0.00 in the price column. For example, if shipping is included in the price, enter NSP or $0.00 in the price column.

5. Quote prices shall be held for a minimum of 30 days.

Attachments

Attachment 1: Specifications Attachment 2: Provisions and Clauses