B08_COMBINED_SYNOPSIS_SOLICITATION.docx

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

ABERNATHY FISH TECHNOLOGY CENTER – X-RAY SYSTEM

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. The solicitation number is 140F0421Q0108 and is issued as a Request for Quotes, unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-06. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334517 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This requirement is 100% Small Business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order for the acquisition of One (1) Portable X-Ray System to include delivery, installation, and training.

CLIN 0001: Portable X-Ray System, 1 EACH $______________ for a TOTAL of $____________.

Total Price: $_____________.

SEE ATTACHED REQUIREMENTS LIST/SPECIFICATIONS (3 PAGES) FOR DELIVERY TO: Abernathy Fish Technology Center, 1440 Abernathy Creek Road, Longview, WA 98632

DELIVERY DATE REQUIRED: 60 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER ISSUANCE OF CONTRACT.

INSTRUCTIONS SUBMITTING A QUOTE: All questions regarding the subject synopsis/solicitation shall be directed to the attention of Lisa Rodriguez via e-mail lisa_rodriguez@fws.gov or telephone (505) 248-6797.

This equipment is being purchased in accordance with FAR PART 13, “Simplified Acquisition Procedures”.

SUBMIT WRITTEN QUOTE on a Company Letterhead with contact information to FWS Specifications via Electronic Email to: lisa_rodriguez@fws.gov not later than THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021, 1430 MT.

Vendors must provide the detailed individual pricing as noted above as well as required feed formulations in a separate document that is to be attached to bid. Quote/Offer must be good for 30 calendar days after close of Solicitation.

Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management www.sam.gov before an award can be made to them. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items – (OCT 2014)

(a) 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:

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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