FSIS_1149572 COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION .pdf

Food Safety and Inspection Service Administrative Services Division

Procurement Management Branch 5601 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD 20705

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: FSIS_1149572

Posted Date: September 23, 2025

Original Response Date: N/A

Current Response Date: September 25, 2025 at 3:00pm EST

Product or Service Code: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

Set Aside: Small Business Set-aside

NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The product or service code is 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The Government will award a firm-fixed price (FFP) Single-Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the synopsis/solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government as determined by the solicitation evaluation criteria.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Office of Public Health and Safety requires a supply and delivery of all analytical laboratory supplies and consumables on a reoccurring basis. All interested companies must provide a quotation for the following:

Schedule Line Item Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price 0001 List of laboratory supplies and consumables in accordance with (IAW) the attached Statement of Work (SOW) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-12#FAR_Subpart_12_6

0002 Shipping/Freight Price (if applicable)

The period of performance is anticipated to be 9/29/2025 – 9/28/2030.

3. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERS / EVALUTION CRITERIA

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:

(i) technical capability of the items offered to meet the Government requirement as outlined in the solicitation and Statement of Work (SOW);

(ii) price;

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.

Technical Evaluation Factors:

Factor 1 - Demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirement. The Offeror shall provide a comprehensive catalog of laboratory supplies and consumables (See List of Items in SOW). The quote must demonstrate the ability to source items from various manufacturers to meet all potential laboratory requirements. The Offeror shall provide catalog, product literature, and a list of supported manufacturers to confirm the breadth and scope of offerings.

Factor 2 – Ability to address anticipated potential problem areas with order management and supply chain. The Offeror shall provide proposed processes for managing and fulfilling orders for a wide variety of items for multiple labs. To include proposed process for order intake, tracking, confirmation.

Factor 4 – The Offeror shall demonstrate their plan to meet the 7-to-15-day delivery requirement for each of the three lab locations and their experience and capability in delivering to multiple, geographically diverse sites.

This includes delivery plan, proposed carriers, logistics infrastructure, and ability to handle any special shipping requirements for sensitive lab materials

Price Evaluation Factor:

The Offeror shall submit a firm-fixed-price schedule for the most requested supplies and consumables. The price will be evaluated to ensure the proposed costs are fair and reasonable. The price shall be in line with the fair market value of the contract deliverable, realistic in terms of the supplier's ability to satisfy the terms and conditions of the contract. Economic forces such as supply, demand, general economic conditions, and competition change constantly and shall be taken into consideration.

Pricing Requirements: Units of Measure To ensure fair and consistent pricing, Offerors must submit a unit price based on the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) smallest available packaging or unit of issue.

The FSIS lab's purchasing system requires that orders align with the manufacturer's standard units.

• Minimum pricing unit: Offerors shall provide a unit price for the smallest manufacturer-offered quantity.

• Example: If an item is sold in manufacturer's boxes of 20, 60, or 100, the unit price must be based on the smallest option (the 20-pack). FSIS will procure in these standard units.

• Unacceptable pricing: Pricing for single or partial units that are not a standard manufacturer's package is not permitted and will be rejected

4. PROVISIONS / CLAUSES

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein. The government intends to award a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions/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 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

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Nov 2021)

• FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Dec 2022)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications online in the System for Award Management (SAM) in accordance with FAR 52.212-3. If paragraph (b)(2) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Dec

2022)

• FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders –

Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Dec 2022)

• FAR 52.232-36, “Payment by Third Party” (May 2014)

5. REQUEST FOR QUOTE SUBMISSION

The Offeror shall submit with quote at a minimum:

https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://sam.gov/content/home https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_36

1. Provide a description/specification of the products, services (shipping/freight) and any other associated costs.

2. Complete Price List with unit price, quantity discounts and unit of issue (if applicable) for each item identified.

All quotations shall be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, Angela Carey, at angela.carey@usda.gov and received no later than September 25, 202 at 3:00pm EST. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist by September 24, 2025 at 12:00pm EST. Late submissions will be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 - Statement of Work Attachment 2 - Price List mailto:angela.carey@usda.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_1