Annual Software License for the Molecular Operating Environment (MOE)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  The solicitation number is 12405B20Q0107 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08.  The associated NAICS Code is 511210 and the Small Business Size Standard is $41.5M.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service Southern Regional Research Center requires purchase of Molecular Operating Environment Software License (3 Tokens).  The location also requires the inclusion of priced option for four additional years licensure. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. 

The requirements are further detailed in the attached Requirements Document.

The Delivery Address is:

USDA ARS SRRC

1100 Robert E. Lee Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70124

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall respond by 1) Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note pricing of the upgrade, the option, any shipping/handling/delivery costs and be valid for at least 30 days after receipt of quote. 2) Providing examples of pervious experience providing this tool and 3) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-54; The Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (beta.sam.gov).

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance, and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole.   The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, on or before Monday, August 24, 2020. Quotations are to be sent via email to Nick Langley, at Nicholas.Langley@ars.usda.gov.

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.