Lab_Supplies_instructions_Part_12.pdf
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- 68HE0326Q0001
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Environmental Protection Agency Region 3
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This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 3, soliciting quotes for laboratory supplies. The solicitation (number 68HE0326Q0001) is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 423490, with a size standard of 150 employees. The EPA intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to the vendor providing the best value, with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the Supply List Attachment over price.
Vendors must submit quotes through FedConnect, including a signed Standard Form 18, UEI number, and separately priced line items with shipping costs. Quotes must specify price validity and available items. The delivery period is 30 days after award, with partial shipments authorized. Invoices will be submitted electronically at www.ipp.gov after order completion. Inquiries about the RFQ must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer at robb.john@epa.gov no later than seven calendar days after the solicitation's issuance date. Vendors will not be reimbursed for quote preparation costs, and the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary.
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The US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3, is requesting quotes for laboratory supplies (See Attachment A for complete description).
1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
a. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
b. Solicitation number 68HE0326Q0001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
c. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, effective October 1, 2025, EPA Acquisition Regulations (EPAAR)as of October 30, 2021, and Environmental Protection Agency Acquisition Guide (EPAAG) as of May 11, 2021.
d. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 423490 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesales, Size Standard 150 employees.
e. Description of Requirement. See Item No. 0001 (Attachment A). Responses must include pricing for each line item with the quote. Purchase Order will be issued based on firm fixed price for each line item.
f. Period of Performance: Delivery 30 days after award.
g. In accordance with FAR 12.603 Streamlined solicitation for commercial items, the following clauses apply to this acquisition:
- FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items.
- FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. Not used see paragraph (4) basis for award.
- FAR 52.212-3 (DEV), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items.
- FAR 52.212-5 (DEV), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive
Order - Commercial Items and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause.
- See SECTION 1 - Clauses of the attached solicitation for additional clauses.
2. CONTRACT TYPE
In accordance with FAR 16.2, Fixed Price Contracts, this RFQ is for the award of one or more purchase orders with firm fixed prices for all line items.
3. PROCEDURES FOR SOLICITATION, EVALUATION, AND AWARD
The source selection evaluation procedures to be used for this solicitation will utilize solicitation, evaluation, and award procedures as outlined in FAR 13.106.
4. BASIS FOR AWARD
The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions, as provided by FAR 13.106-2 and FAR 13.106-3. The government reserves the right to conduct discussions with offerors, if later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary. A Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order will be awarded to the successful vendor that provides the BEST VALUE of lowest price, technically accepted, meets delivery schedule and the price is determined to be fair and reasonable. Meeting the requirements of the Supply List Attachment are more important than price.
5. VENDOR QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS and TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Return signed STANDARD FORM 18 with quote submission.
- State price validity date on quote. Vendors shall indicated which items are not available in quote submission.
- Include UEI number as registered in System of Award Management with quote.
Registration status shall be Active to be eligible for award.
- Each line item shall be separately price, to include not to exceed shipping cost.
- CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM FIXED PRICE, NOT TO EXCEED AWARD AMOUNT.
- INVOICE/PAYMENT: Invoices are authorized to be submitted after each order is complete. Invoices shall be submitted electronically at www.ipp.gov.
- SHIPPING: Partial shipments are authorized. Include shipping cost in quote. FOB Destination, contractor is responsible for all damages in transit until the Government takes possession.
VENDORS SHALL NOT BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PREPARING
QUOTATIONS.
6. SOLICITATION REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
Inquiries and questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in writing electronically to the Contracting Officer, at email: robb.john@epa.gov. All inquiries/questions must be received no later than seven (7) calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation.
7. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Offers are due by the date/time indicated on Page 1, Block 10. All current and potential contractors shall use FedConnect which is available at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.htm.
There is no charge to use FedConnect. FedConnect is hosted by Compusearch, all related questions from vendors/contractors will be answered by Compusearch. Please notify the Contracting Officer, robb.john@epa.gov when your offer has been submitted to verify receipt. Courtesy copies may be attached to your notification email if you choose. Hard copy offers are not required. If having issues with FedConnect or not registered in FedConnect at this time an exception is extended, and alternate responses may be received by e-mail: robb.john@epa.gov
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