Automated Fiber Analyzers

Added: Sep 09, 2016 2:01 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-32SD-RFQ-16-MD28 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. The acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 334516, business size standard is 1,000 Employees. The Government intends to issue a firm-fixed price purchase order for this requirement.
The USDA, ARS, PA, Grain, Forage, and Bioenergy Research Laboratory, 251 Finley Hall/Food Industry Complex, UNL, East Campus, Lincoln, NE 68583 has a requirement for two (2) Automated Fiber Analyzers.

Minimum Specifications- Two (2) Automated Fiber Analyzers:
1. Analyzer must be capable of batch fiber analysis for Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) and Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) analyses using existing protocols in order to be compatible with existing NIRS protocols.
2. Must use sealable filter bags with 25 micron capacity.
3. Must use filter bags capable of treatment with 72% sulfuric acid.
4. Analyzer must be fully automated to increase operator safety when working with 100°C acid solutions.
5. Capable of analysis of 24 samples per batch to match existing NIRS protocols.
6. Analyzer must be able to analyze 144 ADF and 120 NDF samples per workday.
7. Operating temperature must be 100°C.
8. Analyzer must have dimensions of 18"w x 14.5"d x 23"h to fit in existing lab space.
9. Motor Type: belt drive, Voltage: 120V, Electrical Requirements: 120V 50/60Hz.
QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Firm-Fixed Price to include delivery and setup (FOB Destination) to the USDA, ARS, PA, Grain, Forage, and Bioenergy Research Laboratory, 251 Finley Hall/Food Industry Complex, UNL, East Campus, Lincoln, NE 68583. The schedule for delivery and setup for the equipment to the site is not later than 30 days after receipt of award. Each quoter shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination.
2. DUNS number for verification of SAM registration. (www.sam.gov)
3. Include literature sufficient to determine conformance of the equipment to meet or exceed the specifications.
4. Provide five (5) references supporting the ability to deliver and install the items on schedule and in quantities requested. Quoters are to provide: Customer; Contract/Task Order Number, Contract type, total contract value, description of work performed, and relevancy pertinent to this requirement, names, telephone numbers, and email address for point of contact.

The Contractor must comply with the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, "Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance," dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management," dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, "Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement," dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies, with the following clauses 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained at www.acquisition.gov/far. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. The SAM is the Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of these documents (if any). It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the site for release of the solicitation and any related documents. Furnish quotations to Michael Douglas, Contracting Officer, no later than the response date and time listed in this solicitation. Quotations must be received in writing via facsimile, Email or mail to the contacts listed above.