Combined Synopsis Sol Starlet Portable Cryostat betasam.pdf

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation #12305B20Q1007213

SYNOPSIS:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Mycology and Nematology Genetic Diversity Laboratory, Beltsville Md., requires a Starlet Portable Cryostat with hand wheel.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

The primary objective of issuing this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is to seek information from vendors with the capability to provide a Starlet Portable Cryostat with hand wheel. The product will be used for freezing microtomes.

ITEMS: QTY:

Starlet Portable Cryostat/w hand wheel 1

SPECIFICATIONS:

• -10/120V AC 60HZ (cat #2212-022)

• -W:54.5 cm, D:74 cm, H:30 cm)

• -Single refrigeration system (-30 degree)

• -Manual microtome with 2-12um feed

• -Magnacut knife holder with ten long life disposable blades

• -Magnaplate anti-roll plate system

• -Handwheel operation

• -Specimen quick freeze (-40 degree) with digital display

• -Programmable automatic defrost

NAICS Code: 334516 PSC Code: 6640

NOTE TO OFFERS:

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12 as supplemented, with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

EVALUATION:

• Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)

• (Technically acceptability will outweigh price)

Clauses/Provisions Incorporated by reference:

This requirement 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. The full text of a clauses of the Federal Acquisition Register (FAR) may be accessed at the following address:

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

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52.212-5 - Commercial Items (JULY 2020) 52.204-7 - System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 - System for System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JULY 2016) 52.209-2 - Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (NOV 2015) 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (JUNE 2020) 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (OCT 2018) 52.223-1 - Bio-Based Product Certification (MAY 2012) 52.232-39 - Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUNE 2013) 52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Sub¬ contractors (DEC 2013) 52.237-2 - Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (APR 1984)

If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information: 1.) Business name and point of contact; 2.) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3.) Business size; 4.) GSA Schedule number (if any); and 5.) A brief Statement of Capability (no more than three pages), which demonstrates the ability to meet the specialized work requirements above. In addition, include any past performance information on contracts of similar size and scope. All interested parties must have an active Sam.gov registration.

Electronic responses are mandatory. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Information provided will not be used as a part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Interested vendors who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Responses are due: SEE POSTING INFORMATION

Contract Specialist: Tiffany Pimble. Tiffany.pimble@usda.gov

Contracting Office:

U.S. Dept of Agriculture Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) 10300 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705 Wk: (301) 504-3761 tiffany.pimble@usda.gov

Agricultural Research Service, Administrative and Financial Management NEA Area Administrative Office, Acquisitions & Personal Property/Fleet

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