Automated Diffuse Reflectance

12661219Q0021
1. REQUEST NO.
5a. ISSUED BY
NAME
a. NAME
c. STREET ADDRESS
d. CITY
10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO
THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON
OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)
2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.
UNDER BDSA REG. 2
AND/OR DMS REG.1
RATING
6. DELIVERY BY (Date)
7. DELIVERY
9. DESTINATION
a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE
b. STREET ADDRESS
PAGE OF PAGES
5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)
TELEPHONE NUMBER
AREA CODE NUMBER
8. TO:
b. COMPANY
e. STATE f. ZIP CODE
c. CITY
d. STATE e. ZIP CODE
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 services. Supplies are of domestic
origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations
must be completed by the quoter.
11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)
THIS RFQ
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)
IS X IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE
09/11/2019
1 1
1616 ALBRECHT BLVD NORTH
FARGO ND 58102
PA RED RIVER VALLEY AGRICULTURAL RE
PA CEREAL CROPS RESEARCH
1616 ALBRECHT BLVD NORTH
FARGO
ND 58102
CONNIE FAULKNER 701 239-1213
09/21/2019 0600 CT
FOB DESTINATION
OTHER
X (See Schedule)
ITEM NO.
(a)
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(b)
QUANTITY
(c)
UNIT
(d)
UNIT PRICE
(e)
AMOUNT
(f)
Period of Performance: 09/22/2019 to 12/31/2019
0001 Automated Diffuse Reflectance
Product/Service Code: 6640
Product/Service Description: LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
& SUPPLIES
12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT
a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS
NUMBER PERCENTAGE
NOTE: Additional provisions and representations
13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER
b. STREET ADDRESS
c. COUNTY
d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE
14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO
SIGN QUOTATION
16. SIGNER
a. NAME (Type or print)
c. TITLE (Type or print)
a. NAME OF QUOTER
AREA CODE
NUMBER
15. DATE OF QUOTATION
b. TELEPHONE
are are not attached
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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)
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Automated Diffuse
Reflectance
#12661219Q0021
NOTICE: 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.to a combination of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and
Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is a Small Business set-aside.
1. Read the solicitation in its entirety.
2. Quote submissions need to include any shipping costs. The quote should also include any other documentation deemed necessary.
3. Questions related to this RFQ are due via email by 0600 AM CST, September 21, 2019 to Connie Faulkner at
connie.faulkner@usda.gov
4. Quotes must be submitted via email by 1700 PM CST, September 19, 2019 to Connie Faulkner at connie.faulkner@usda.gov.
This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Acquisition. Award of the contract resulting from this solicitation will be made to
the lowest priced vendor that has been found to be technically acceptable. To be technically acceptable, vendor must meet all requirements for
the Automated Diffuse Reflectance Attachment I.
NOTE: All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, as required by FAR 4.1102, by
the quote submission deadline. Information on registration may be obtained by visiting https://sam.gov/SAM/ .
PART I - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
Title: QTY 1:
1. Automated Diffuse Reflectance System
2. Contract Points of Contact (POC):
a. The Contractor point of contact is: TBD
b. The Government points of contact are as follows:
i. Contracting Officer (CO): Connie Faulkner
Address: USDA, ARS, PA, ETSARC, PURCHASING
1616 Albrecht Blvd.
Fargo, ND 58102
Email: connie.faulkner@usda.gov
Phone: (701) 239-1213
ii. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): TBD
3. . Period of Performance 09/22/2019 - 12/31/2019
4. Deliver To:
USDA, ARS, PA, ETSARC, PURCHASING
1616 Albrecht Blvd.
Fargo, ND 58102
5. Invoices: To invoice, a vendor must first enroll in the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) by visiting
https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm. Once enrolled, all invoices must be submitted electronically through IPP. The IPP is a
government-wide secure web-based payment information service offered free of charge to government agencies and their suppliers
by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service (FMS).
One-time enrollment in IPP means that you will receive a series of e-mails from Treasury services. The first email will have the
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IPP Logon ID and link to the IPP application. A second e-mail, containing the password will be sent within 24 hours. Once you
receive these emails, please login to the IPP application and complete the registration process.
Benefits of registering with IPP include the ability for your company to create invoices directly from a contract award and submit
them electronically, as well as:
a. E-mail notification when invoice(s) are paid
b. Online payment history
c. Remittance download
E-mail notifications of payments are sent when a payment is distributed to your bank account and will include all pertinent
payment information. The IPP Customer Support Desk is available to assist users Monday through Friday (excluding bank
holidays) from 8:00AM - 6:00PM ET, including answering any questions related to accessing IPP or completing the registration
process. Their toll-free number is (866) 973-3131 or they can be reached at: IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov.
Invoice will be paid once supplies have been received and accepted.
PART II - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR):
This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019- 03 effective 7/12/2019.
The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions are available electronically from the following site:
http://www.acquisition.gov/far .
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial
Items (Aug 2019)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which
are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable
to acquisitions of commercial items:
(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)
(section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.
113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by
Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services
or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).
(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805
note)).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has
indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders
applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]
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(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and
10 U.S.C. 2402).
(2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).
(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section
1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)
(4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L.
109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
(5) [Reserved].
(6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
(7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub.
L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for
Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
(9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
(10) [Reserved].
(11)
(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.657a).
(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.
(12)
(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the
preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
(ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.
(13) [Reserved]
(14)
(i) X 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.644).
(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).
(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).
(15)
(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).
(ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.
(iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.
(16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
(17)
(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4))
(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
(iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
(v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9
(18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
(19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).
(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
(21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.
657f).
X (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
(23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business
Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
(24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the
Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
X (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).
X (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O.13126). X (27) 52.222-21,
Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
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(28)
(i) X 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).
(ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.
(29)
(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.
(30)
(i) X 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).
(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.
(31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.
13496).
(33)
(i) X 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of
commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)
(35)
(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.
6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
(ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available
off-the-shelf items.)
(36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
(37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun2016) (E.O.
13693).
(38)
(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.
(39)
(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.
(40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).
(41)
(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.
X (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O.
13513).
(43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
(44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
(45)
(i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).
(ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.
(46) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
(47)
(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C.
2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108- 302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-
138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.
(ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.
(iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.
(iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.
(48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
_X_ (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the
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Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
(50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as
amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
(51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
(52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
(53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10
U.S.C.2307(f)).
(54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).
_X_ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
(56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31
U.S.C.3332).
(57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).
(58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
X (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).
(60)
(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
(ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.
(iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services,
that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions
of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]
(1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).
(2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and
41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option
Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and
41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or
Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-
Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
_X_ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).
_X_ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).
(10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).
(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph
(d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and
does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General,
shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions
related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other
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evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any
shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If
this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available
for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to
litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such
appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other
data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record
that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(e)
(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor
is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless
otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-
(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan
2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015
(Pub.
L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by
Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance
Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all
subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small
business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must
include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(vi) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required
in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.
(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
(viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2015) (E.O.11246).
(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C.4212).
(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).
(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C.4212)
(xii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010)
(E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter
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67). (xiv)
(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).
(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).
(xv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts
for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter
67).
(xvi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts
for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).
(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).
(xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O.
13706). (xx)
(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)
(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C.
1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.
Appx.1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-
64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number
of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
(End of clause)
52.252-4 Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984)
Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:
(End of Provision)
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):
FAR: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm
AGAR: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFagara.HTM
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Clause Title Date
52.204-13
52.209-11
System for Award Management Maintenance
Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or
a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law
Oct. 2018
Feb. 2016
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items Oct. 2018
52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedures MAY 2006
52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes FEB 2013
52.232-39
52.232-1
52.243-1
52.211-17
52.249-1
52.253-1
Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
Payments
Changes-Fixed Price
Delivery of Excess Quantities
Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short
Form)
Computer Generated Forms
JUN 2013
APR 1984
AUG 1987
SEP 1989
APR 1984
JAN 1991
Solicitation #12661219Q0020
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Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):
452.211-72 - Statement of Work/Specifications (Feb 1988)
The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to
perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.
(End of Clause)
452.246-70 - Inspection and Acceptance (Feb 1988)
(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or
services to be provided under this contract.
Inspection and acceptance will be performed at:
USDA, ARS, PA, ETSARC, PURCHASING
1616 Albrecht Blvd.
Fargo, ND 58102
(End of Clause)
Attachment No. Description
I Background and Specifications
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR):
52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)
The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract.
(End of Provision)
52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999)
The offeror represents that --
(a) It * has, * has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation;
(b) It * has, * has not filed all required compliance reports; and
(c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before
subcontract awards.
(End of Provision)
52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984)
The offeror represents that --
(a) It * has developed and has on file, * has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs
required by the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1 and 60-2); or
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(b) It * has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the
Secretary of Labor.
(End of Provision)
52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (May 2014)
(a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that for
other than COTS items, the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the
United States. The offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as
domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (2) of the definition of
"domestic end product." The terms "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "component," "domestic end product," "end
product," "foreign end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Supplies."
(b) Foreign End Products:
Line Item No.: Country of Origin:
[List as necessary]
(c) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
(End of Provision)
52.225-4 Buy American -- Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate (May 2014)
(a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that
for other than COTS items, the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside
the United States. The terms "Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product," "commercially available off-the-shelf
item," "component," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," "Free Trade Agreement country," "Free Trade
Agreement country end product," "Israeli end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy
American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act."
(b) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Bahrainian, Moroccan,
Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American--
Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act":
Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products) or Israeli
End Products:
Line Item No.: Country of Origin:
[List as necessary]
(c) The offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision) as defined in
the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American--Free Trade Agreement--Israeli Trade Act." The offeror shall list as other foreign end
products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a
COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (2) of the definition of "domestic end product."
Other Foreign End Products:
Line Item No.: Country of Origin:
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[List as necessary]
(d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
(End of provision)
Alternate I (May 2014). As prescribed in 25.1101 (b)(2)(ii), substitute the following paragraph (b) for paragraph (b) of the basic provision:
(b) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Canadian end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy
American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act":
Canadian End Products:
Line Item No.----------------------------------------------------------
[List as necessary]
52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984)
Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:
(End of Provision)
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):
FAR: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm
AGAR: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFagara.HTM
Provision Title Date
52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct. 2018
52.204-16
52.204-17
Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
Ownership of Control of Offeror
Jul. 2015
Jul. 2016
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance Jul. 2015
52.204-19
52.204-20
52.207-4
52.209-2
Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications
Predecessor of Offeror
Economic Purchase Quantity- Supplies
Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representations
Dec. 2014
July. 2016
Aug. 1987
Nov. 2015
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. Oct. 2018
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items Oct. 2018
52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran Aug 2018
-Representation and Certifications
52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal Jan. 2017
52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language Apr. 1991
52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency Apr. 1991
52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors- Competitive Acquisition Jan. 2017
52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Oct. 2014
52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract Feb. 2000
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52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination Nov. 1991
52.247-48 Destination-Evidence of Shipment Feb. 1999
Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):
452.204-70 - Inquiries (Feb 1988)
Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Offerors should
contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.
(End of provision)
452.219-70 - Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (Sep 2001)
The North American Industrial Classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to
be acquired under this solicitation are listed below:
Contract line item(s): ALL
-- NAICS Code: 334516
-- Size Standard: 1000
(End of provision)
Awardee will be selected based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award of the contract resulting from this solicitation
will be made to the lowest priced vendor that has been found to be technically acceptable. To be technically acceptable, vendors must
meet all requirements for the Automated Diffuse Reflectance.
Solicitation #12661219Q00021
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Specifications
1. Complete automated diffuse reflectance accessory and software package for unattended analysis of up
to 60 samples
2. High-performance optical design collects maximum amount of diffusely reflected energy and provides
high-quality spectra in a short time period
3. Flexible sample sequencing and background collection to provide maximum sampling efficiency and
greatly minimize atmospheric contributions to sample spectra
4. Easily programmable software delivers automated sample collection
5. Easily removable sample tray to speed sample loading and unloading
6. Includes motion control unit (100 VAC), AutoPRO software, 60-position sample mounting tray, 60 macro
sample cups and Sample Preparation Kit
7. Fit to Varian 670 FT-IR spectrometer
8. The AutoDiff II is also available with gold-coated optics for highest performance mid-IR analysis and for
automated NIR diffuse reflectance sampling.