Specifications -Updated (post).pdf

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This document is a specification for a microbalance required by the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The microbalance must meet specific requirements including a minimum weight of 0.1 mg, smallest net weight of 0.5 mg, maximum weight of 3 g, weighing tolerance of 1%, and readability of 0.001 mg. It must have internal adjustment, 2 displays, an automatic draft shield, all-round visibility, and a marble weighing slab. Delivery is required within 60 days after award to the New England Plant, Soil, and Water Laboratory in Orono, ME. The government will award to the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price. Offerors must provide descriptive literature, warranty information, and documentation showing compliance with the specifications.

The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation (12305B24Q0165) for a microbalance for the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Northeast Area. It is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516. Offerors must submit a firm fixed price quote, documentation demonstrating technical capability, a completed Buy American certificate, and their Unique Entity ID. The government will evaluate offers on a lowest price technically acceptable basis.

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Specification Microbalance. Equipment needed for the accurate measurement of compounds down to 1 mg.

I. Background

The USDA Agricultural Research Service requires an analytical microbalance for the accurate measurement of compounds. This Microbalance must meet all of the minimum specifications provided below. Unit must be installed onsite.

-System Requirements

All specifications are based on the requirements for accurately measuring the requirements below:

• Minimum weight = 0.1 mg

• Smallest net weight = 0.5 mg

• Maximum weight = 3 g

• Weighing tolerance 1%

• Readability 0.001 mg

• Internal adjustment – (needed to make sure the instrument is always calibrated)

• 2 displays

• Automatic draft shield

• All-round visibility

• Marble weighing slab- (to minimize any external vibrations that make the measurements less accurate)

• Antistatic kit

II. Section 508 Accessibility Compliance

N/A

III. Delivery and Period of Performance:

Delivery Location:

US Dept of Agriculture 8 Greenhouse Rd New England Plant, Soil, and Water Laboratory Orono, ME., 04469

Point of Contact: (Provided at time of award)

Period of Performance:

*60 Days (ARO)

IV. Additional Information

• Delivery shall be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excl. Federal holidays. The Contractor shall provide the addressee advance notification of delivery. Such notice shall be provided in writing, not less than two (2) weeks prior to delivery. The Contractor shall provide at least 24 hours advance notice to the requestor prior to actual delivery. Collect calls will not be accepted.

IV. System and Training and Documentation

• Installation and Start-up: Included in quote.

• Training and Documentations: Included in quote.

• Warranty: minimum one year. Included in quote

V. Evaluation Criteria

The Government intends to make an award based on the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price (inclusive of all line items), and price. The following evaluation criteria shall be used: Technical Capability, and Price. Technical Capability shall be scored on a “Pass/Fail” basis.

• TECHNICAL CAPABILITY OF THE FIRM. Each offeror is required to furnish descriptive literature and warranty information for each component. Documentation is to be furnished to show how the offered item is in compliance with the statement of work or how it meets or exceeds the Specifications listed. Documentation is required for all warranties and any extended warranties.

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I. Background
-System Requirements
II. Section 508 Accessibility Compliance
III. Delivery and Period of Performance: Delivery Location:
Period of Performance:
IV. Additional Information
IV. System and Training and Documentation
V. Evaluation Criteria

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