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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

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Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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9. DESTINATION

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d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

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10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

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12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

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13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

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5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS-153

USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.

MODOC HALL, CSUS

3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST

SACRAMENTO CA 95819-6027

0044048417140G0126Q0281

Joel Berberena

000-0000 U.S. Geological Survey

20192

09/10/2026

09/16/2026 0500 PD

Multiple

Reston

VA

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, including the simplified procedures at FAR

12.201-1, and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotations are being requested.

00010 1 EAMass Spectrometer 300 Amu

Product/Service Code: 6640

Product/Service Description: LABORATORY

EQUIPMENT

AND SUPPLIES

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00020 1 EAMass Spec Setup/training

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EDUCATION/TRAINING-

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Delivery: 30 Days After Receipt of Order

00030 1 EATGA MS Interface SF/LF/HT

Product/Service Code: 6640

Product/Service Description: LABORATORY

EQUIPMENT

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Delivery: 30 Days After Receipt of Order

00050 Maintenance/Support Plan

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 10

Product/Service Code: J066

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OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY

EQUIPMENT

140G0126Q0281 PR0044048417 Mass Spectrometer

Combined Synopsis / Solicitation Notice

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

OEM OR CURRENT OEM-AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR ONLY

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, including the simplified procedures at FAR 12.201-1, and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotations are being requested.

Firm-Fixed-Price contract using Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation procedures.

1. Requirement and Background

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center (GEMSC), requires

-ONE (1) mass spectrometer (MS) to integrate with a thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) system.

-Setup

-Training

-TGA Interface

-Optional Maintenance and Support Plan (separately priced option)

ALL OR NONE

The MS will measure the chemical composition of gases evolved from geologic samples during thermal analysis. The resulting

TGA-MS capability will support characterization of geologic and industrial materials and USGS scientific publications and reports.

The mass spectrometer must integrate with the Government-owned Discovery TGA 5500 thermogravimetric analyzer (Catalog

No. 956000.901). The Government is using the Pfeiffer Vacuum ThermoStar mass spectrometer and associated Discovery

TGA 5500 interface, installation/training, and support-plan references identified below for purposes of describing the required level of performance and interoperability. Equal products are acceptable when they satisfy every mandatory salient characteristic and other requirement of this solicitation.

2. Brand Name or Equal

Reference Product / Service Product ID Qty/Unit

Pfeiffer Vacuum ThermoStar Mass

Spectrometer

206215.001 1 EA

Mass Spectrometer Interface Kit - Discovery

TGA 5500

957349.901 1 EA

Equal products. A quotation offering an equal product must clearly identify the manufacturer, brand, model, and manufacturer part/product number of the proposed equal. The quotation must include current manufacturer descriptive literature, specification sheets, and a point-by-point compliance response demonstrating that the offered equal satisfies each salient characteristic and every other mandatory requirement of this solicitation.

Evaluation of equality. The Government will determine equality from the information furnished with the quotation or specifically identified in the quotation. The Government is not responsible for locating or obtaining information not provided or specifically identified. Any modification, adapter, interface, accessory, or other component required for the proposed equal to satisfy the requirements must be identified and included in the Firm-Fixed-Price.

Unidentified equal products. If a quotation does not clearly identify an equal product, the Government may evaluate the quotation as offering the cited brand-name reference product. A quotation that fails to provide sufficient information to establish equality may be determined technically unacceptable.

The brand-name references do not limit competition to the cited Pfeiffer ThermoStar/Discovery TGA 5500 configuration. An equal mass spectrometer system from another manufacturer may be offered if the system meets all mandatory requirements, including compatibility with the Government-owned Discovery TGA 5500 and the required OEM or current OEM-authorized distributor eligibility requirement for the offered system.

The Base Firm-Fixed-Price shall include all costs necessary to satisfy the base requirement, including equipment, accessories, interface components, software, licenses, freight, delivery, installation/setup, TGA coupling, training, calibration/check-standard work, QA/QC documentation, warranty support, travel, and incidental charges. The optional Maintenance and Support Plan shall be separately priced and shall not be included in the Base Firm-Fixed-Price.

3. Salient Characteristics

Mass Spectrometer Minimum Requirements

• Compatible with the Government-owned Discovery TGA 5500 thermogravimetric analyzer (Catalog No. 956000.901) using an appropriate interface kit that supports integrated hardware and software operation.

• A separately priced OEM-backed or OEM-authorized Maintenance and Support Plan option shall be available as described below.

• Benchtop quadrupole mass spectrometer designed for chemical analysis of gases evolved during thermogravimetric analysis.

• Heated transfer capillary approximately 1.0 meter in length and capable of operation at not less than 200 °C; quartz or equivalent material suitable for transfer of evolved gases.

• Mass range of 1-300 amu.

• Detection sensitivity of less than 100 ppb over the 1-300 amu mass range, gas-dependent.

• Quadrupole detection system with a cross-beam ion source using dual filaments, or an equivalent configuration providing comparable sensitivity and long-term stability.

• Dual detector capability consisting of Faraday and Secondary Electron Multiplier detection, or equivalent.

• Windows-compatible software for control of experimental parameters and analysis of mass spectral data.

• Capability for data collection to be triggered from the TGA software and for mass-spectrometer data to be combined or overlaid with corresponding TGA results.

• Software shall operate on a Government-furnished Windows computer. The Contractor is not required to furnish the computer. Normal instrument operation shall not require a permanent Internet connection.

Required Accessories, Software, Installation, Training, QA/QC, and Warranty

• All equipment, accessories, interface components, fittings, software, and incidental items required to provide a complete operational mass spectrometer system integrated with the Government-owned Discovery TGA 5500.

• A Discovery TGA 5500-compatible mass spectrometer interface kit that includes support for the mass-spectrometer transfer line, a heated connection capable of at least 200 °C to minimize cold spots between the TGA furnace exit and transfer line, appropriate fittings, and an event-triggering cable or equivalent functionality.

• Delivery, setup/installation of the mass spectrometer, and coupling/integration of the mass spectrometer with the Government-owned Discovery TGA 5500.

• Installation shall include calibration using a traceable standard and provision of a certificate of calibration.

• Basic operational training shall be provided after the equipment is installed and operational in the Government laboratory.

• All software required to operate the mass spectrometer and support integrated data acquisition with the Discovery TGA 5500, including control and analysis of mass-spectral data.

• Manufacturer operation and maintenance documentation and applicable equipment compliance/safety documentation shall be provided with the system.

• The Contractor shall identify any additional hardware, software, licenses, or accessories necessary to achieve the required TGA-MS integration and include them in the Base Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Minimum one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel. This warranty is included in the Base Firm-Fixed-Price and is separate from the optional Maintenance and Support Plan.

Optional OEM Maintenance and Support Plan

• The Quoter shall provide a separate Firm-Fixed-Price for an OEM-backed or OEM-authorized maintenance and support plan for the Contractor-furnished mass spectrometer and associated covered components.

• Coverage shall begin upon expiration of the included warranty and continue for 12 months.

• The plan shall include priority telephone and e-mail technical support for the covered instrument.

• The plan shall include full repair services for covered equipment, including covered spare parts, labor, and travel expenses.

• The Quoter shall identify the instruments/components covered by the plan and any consumable coverage or discounts included.

• The Quoter shall identify any deadline or condition for purchasing or activating the plan, the conditions for annual renewal, and whether coverage may continue beyond the quoted period.

• The Quoter shall identify exclusions, support hours, response-time limitations, software/firmware coverage, and any other conditions applicable to the offered plan, and shall provide available plan literature or a description of coverage.

• Normal instrument operation shall not depend on a permanent Internet connection. Remote support, if offered, may be used when available but shall not be required for routine operation.

4. General Equipment and Source Requirements

• New equipment only

• The Quoter shall be either (1) the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the offered mass spectrometer system, or (2) a current OEM-authorized distributor for the offered make/model.

• A non-OEM Quoter shall provide current manufacturer-issued authorization documentation sufficient to establish authorization to sell the offered system and provide or coordinate the required warranty, installation, support, and TGA interface. Acceptable evidence may include an OEM authorization letter or certificate, an OEM distributor listing, or other current manufacturer documentation sufficient for Government verification.

• Quotations from unauthorized distributors, brokers, gray-market sources, or sellers unable to establish current OEM distributor authorization for the offered system will not be considered.

• The contractor shall provide a complete operational system. Any component needed to meet a stated requirement shall be included in the total Firm-Fixed-Price, whether or not separately identified in the contractor’s commercial configuration.

5. Quotation Submission Instructions

Submit quotations electronically by email no later than the quotation due date and time stated in the SAM.gov solicitation notice to:

Joel Berberena, Contracting Officer joel_berberena@ios.doi.gov

Quotations shall remain valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days after the RFQ closing date.

Required Quotation Content

1. Quoter name, address, telephone number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and confirmation of active SAM registration.

2. Base Firm-Fixed-Price, completed pricing for each base line item, and separate pricing for the optional Maintenance and Support Plan. The option price shall not be included in the Base Firm-Fixed-Price. A base line item included in another price may be identified as “not separately priced” (NSP).

3. Manufacturer, brand, model, and manufacturer part/product number for the proposed mass spectrometer, interface kit, installation/training service, and optional support plan.

4. Country of origin and place of manufacture for each end product.

5. If quoting an equal product, current manufacturer descriptive literature/specification sheets and a point-by-point compliance matrix addressing every salient characteristic and all mandatory requirements. Clearly identify any deviation, exception, modification, adapter, or special interface required.

6. If the Quoter is not the OEM of the offered mass spectrometer, current OEM-issued distributor authorization documentation meeting Section 4.

7. Description of the proposed interface kit and evidence demonstrating compatibility with the Government-owned Discovery

TGA 5500 (Catalog No. 956000.901), including the heated interface connection and event-triggering capability.

8. Identification of all mass-spectrometer components, heated transfer capillary/line components, interface hardware, fittings, software, licenses, installation/setup, TGA coupling, calibration, training, documentation, and other components included in the Base Firm-Fixed-Price.

9. Warranty information confirming the minimum one-year parts, labor, and travel warranty; separate Firm-Fixed-Price for the optional Maintenance and Support Plan; description/literature showing the offered coverage; and identification of any exclusions, activation conditions, or limitations.

10. Earliest achievable delivery, setup/installation, TGA coupling/integration, calibration, and basic operational training schedule after receipt of order (ARO).

11. Current manufacturer literature sufficient to verify the offered system's mass range, detection sensitivity, heated transfer capillary, detector configuration, Discovery TGA 5500 compatibility, interface kit, and software integration capabilities.

12. Responses to all solicitation provisions requiring Quoter completion that are not satisfied through the Quoter’s SAM representations and certifications, including any applicable HUBZone preference waiver and foreign-acquisition certifications.

13. Acknowledgment of all solicitation amendments, if any, and a statement identifying any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions.

6. Delivery, Installation, and Acceptance

FOB Destination:

U.S. Geological Survey

12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS-153

Reston, VA 20192

• The Quoter shall state the earliest achievable delivery and installation schedule after receipt of order (ARO). The quoted schedule may be incorporated into the resulting contract.

• The contractor shall provide shipment tracking information when the equipment is shipped.

• If delivery or installation requires a signature, facility access, or site coordination, the contractor shall coordinate the date and time in advance with the Government point of contact identified at award.

• Before Government acceptance, the equipment shall be delivered, installed, coupled/integrated with the Government-owned Discovery TGA 5500, calibrated using a traceable standard, demonstrated as fully operational in accordance with the solicitation requirements, and the required basic operational training shall be completed.

7. Local / Agency Clauses

DOI-AAAP-0028 V4 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

(FEB 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

“Payment request” means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services included in commercial item contracts.

The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: CONTRACTOR GENERATED

INVOICE.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its quotation.

GS0231 Technical Liaison - Technical Clarification (DEC 2024)

(a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical clarification of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, “technical clarification” is defined as communication to help the contractor fully understand the requirements.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not delegated any Contracting Officer’s Representative responsibilities.

(c) The Technical Liaison may not modify the requirements in any way. All modifications must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(d) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, if they believe the Technical Liaison is directing work outside the requirements of this contract. The contractor may not be reimbursed for any work outside the requirements of this contract.

(e) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is:

Name: Denise Levitan Telephone: (703) 648-6414 Email: dlevitan@usgs.gov U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS-153 Reston, VA 20192

(f) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a new Technical Liaison.

GS0301 General Requirements (JUL 2001) The contractor shall furnish all facilities, labor, materials, equipment, accessories, software, transportation, and incidental items necessary to provide the goods/services in accordance with the terms and conditions herein and the specifications set forth in this combined synopsis/solicitation.

GS0350 Conformance with Environmental Management Systems (JUL 2018)

(a) The Contractor’s work under this contract shall conform with all operational controls identified in the applicable agency, organization, or facility environmental management system (EMS) and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the Government to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals.

(b) In the event the Contractor identifies an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the work under the contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately. The Contractor will be required to take corrective and/or preventative actions at the direction of the Contracting Officer in the form of a contract modification and in coordination with the EMS Site Coordinator.

(c) The Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the EMS and how these requirements affect the work performed under this contract.

(d) Whether on-site contractor personnel shall complete EMS training is at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, appropriate for the type of work under the contract, at no cost to the Contractor. Notification of the training schedule will be provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative in coordination with the facility-level EMS Coordinator.

GS0919 Legal Holidays (JUN 2021) The following legal holidays are observed by this Government agency:

New Year's Day January 01

Martin Luther King's Birthday 3rd Monday in January

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19

Independence Day July 04

Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25

When a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively.

In addition to the holidays listed above, the contractor agrees to observe leave days or closures designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation.

GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013) The contractor shall submit all invoices under the award no later than 90 calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to the Contracting Officer. After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the performance period, the government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

GS1338 Notice to the Government of Delays (JUL 2001) In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and the COR (if one has been designated), in writing, giving pertinent details. This data shall be informational only in character. Notice under this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

GS1346 Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act -- Government-Owned (APR 2003) Performance of work hereunder shall comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970, as amended (OSHA). If, at any time during the performance of this contract, the Government-furnished facilities and/or equipment do not conform to OSHA standards, the contractor must so notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, including a recommendation of the corrective action needed.

GS1348 Accident Reporting (APR 2003) If an accident occurs on Government-controlled facilities, a report must be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative and the Contracting Officer within 48 hours. An accident is defined as an event which causes injury, illness, or loss or damage to Government-owned or private property. The contractor will cooperate with any ensuing Government accident investigation.

GS1376 Software Licensing Agreements (JUL 2001) The only individual authorized to sign software licensing agreements on behalf of the Government is the contracting officer. Any commercial software licenses signed by the Government are subordinate to the terms of the contract.

GS2115 Independent Review of Protests to the Agency (MAY 2024) Interested parties may request an independent review at a level above the Contracting Officer of protests filed directly with the agency. This review is available as an appeal of the Contracting Officer's response to the protest. Requests for independent review shall be submitted to the chief of the acquisition office issuing the solicitation who will designate the official(s) to conduct the independent review.

GS2301 Single Award (AUG 2001) Quotations will be evaluated on the basis of total aggregate price for all items. Quoters are required to submit prices on each separately priced item and subline item listed in the Price Schedule, or to indicate that the item is “not separately priced” (NSP).

8. Clauses

52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

52.252-6 - Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

Clause Description Date / Deviation

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 [DEVIATION]

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Jan 2017 [DEVIATION]

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards Jun 2020 [DEVIATION]

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance Oct 2018 [DEVIATION]

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014 [DEVIATION]

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded

Jan 2025 [DEVIATION]

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015 [DEVIATION]

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Nov 2023 [DEVIATION]

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation Jan 2025 [DEVIATION]

52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003 [DEVIATION]

52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Mar 2026 [DEVIATION]

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Jun 2020 [DEVIATION]

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Nov 2021 [DEVIATION]

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors Apr 2026 [DEVIATION]

52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services May 2024 [DEVIATION]

52.225-3 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act November 2023 [DEVIATION]

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving May 2024 [DEVIATION]

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management Oct 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 [DEVIATION]

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 [DEVIATION]

52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug 1996 [DEVIATION]

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004 [DEVIATION]

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Nov 2025 [DEVIATION]

52.243-1 Changes—Fixed-Price Aug 1987 [DEVIATION]

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Oct 2025 [DEVIATION]

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination Jan 1991

9. Solicitation Provisions

52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

52.252-5 - Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

FAR Title Date / Status

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements -

Representation

Jan 2017 [DEVIATION]

52.204-7 System for Award Management - Registration Nov 2024 [DEVIATION]

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation Nov 2015 [DEVIATION]

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law Feb 2016 [DEVIATION]

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services Sep 2023 [DEVIATION]

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Feb 2024 [DEVIATION]

52.225-4 Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act Certificate Nov 2023 [DEVIATION]

52.225-18 Place of Manufacture Aug 2018 [DEVIATION]

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications Nov 2025 [DEVIATION]

10. Evaluation - Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA)

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION)

(a) Evaluation Factors.

The Government intends to award one Firm-Fixed-Price contract to the responsible Quoter whose quotation conforms to the solicitation, is determined technically acceptable, and has the lowest evaluated price.

This acquisition will be evaluated using Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. Technical acceptability is a threshold requirement and will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. There will be no tradeoff among technically acceptable quotations, and features exceeding the Government's minimum requirements will not receive additional evaluation credit.

Among quotations determined technically acceptable, award will be made to the responsible Quoter with the lowest evaluated price.

Technical Acceptability

A quotation will be rated Acceptable only when the Government determines from the quotation and supporting documentation that the offered complete system satisfies all mandatory solicitation requirements.

The Government will evaluate whether the quotation:

a. Offers the cited Pfeiffer ThermoStar reference configuration or an equal product that satisfies every mandatory salient characteristic and solicitation requirement.

b. For an equal product, identifies the manufacturer, brand, model, part/product numbers, and any required modifications, adapters, or interface components, and provides sufficient current manufacturer literature and a point-by-point compliance response to establish equality.

c. Offers only new, current-production equipment and complies with all equipment-condition requirements.

d. Is submitted by the OEM or a current OEM-authorized distributor for the offered mass spectrometer system. A non-OEM Quoter shall provide sufficient current OEM-issued authorization documentation.

e. Demonstrates compatibility with the Government-owned Discovery TGA 5500 (Catalog No. 956000.901) and includes a compatible interface kit with the required heated connection and event-triggering capability.

f. Meets the required mass-spectrometer characteristics, including quadrupole operation, 1-300 amu mass range, detection sensitivity of less than 100 ppb (gas-dependent), heated transfer capillary, and required detector capability.

g. Meets the software and integration requirements, including Windows-compatible control and analysis software, TGA-triggered data collection, and the ability to combine or overlay mass-spectrometer data with corresponding TGA results.

h. Includes delivery, setup/installation, TGA coupling and integration, calibration with a traceable standard and certificate of calibration, and basic operational training.

i. Includes the required warranty and provides separate Firm-Fixed-Price option pricing and sufficient coverage information for the optional Maintenance and Support Plan required by the solicitation.

j. Provides current manufacturer literature sufficient for the Government to verify the mandatory technical characteristics and compatibility with the Government-owned Discovery TGA 5500.

k. Provides all information required by the solicitation for the Government to determine technical acceptability without relying on information not included in or specifically identified by the quotation.

Price Evaluation

Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. The evaluated price will consist of the total Base Firm-Fixed-Price plus the separately quoted price for the optional Maintenance and Support Plan, including any applicable price-evaluation adjustments required by the solicitation.

(b) Options.

The Government will evaluate quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

The Government may determine that a quotation is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Award.

A quotation submitted in response to this Request for Quotation is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government's purchase order will constitute the Government's offer. A binding contract will be formed when the supplier accepts the Government's offer in accordance with the terms of the purchase order.

(End of provision)

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