Combined Synopsis Solicitation Thermal Analysis System.pdf

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis Solicitation # 12305B21Q0034

SYNOPSIS:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Eastern Regional Research Center, Sustainable Biofuels and Co- Products Research Unit, Wyndmoor, PA. requires a Thermal Analysis System.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

The primary objective of issuing this Combined Synopsis Solicitation is to seek information from vendors with the capability of providing a Thermal Analysis System. The equipment will be used to conduct thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).

SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Combined unit with both Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).

• A furnace that can reach 1500°C.

• An analytical balance with a mass resolution of at least 0.1 µg.

• Autosampler that can process at least 30 samples.

• Enables a varied range of capabilities within sample testing.

• Provides uniform heating from ambient up to 1500 ºC and a linear heating rate 0.1 to 100 ºC/min.

• Perform high temperature experiments to obtain precise simultaneous heat flow.

Warranty The vendor shall provide a one-year warranty for the instrument.

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

Thermal Analysis System (1) EA

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Delivery 60-90 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

NAICS: 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

PSC: 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

NOTE TO OFFERS:

This is a Combined Synopsis Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in Far Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented. Additional information included in this notice is in accordance with procurement procedures of Far 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

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.

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 Regulation (FAR) may be accessed at the following address: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

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EVALATION and BAIS FOR AWARD •Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) (Quote should include: shipping, any installation and/or training, warranty)

Responses are due: See main posting page/website. Please email all responses to: Tiffany Pimble, Contract Specialist:

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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