Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System and preventative maintenance

(I)           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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II)          This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).  Submit written quotes on RFQ Number NFFN7110-21-01642

(III)        The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05 (MAR 2021) (Deviation 2020-11) (AUG 2020).

(IV)        This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  The associated NAICS code is 334516.  The small business size standard in number of employees is 1,000.

(V)         This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s):

CLIN 0001           Automated Nucleic Acid Extractions System                             Qty         1 ea

CLIN 0002          IOQ/OQ Service                                                             Qty         1 ea

CLIN 0003          Application Training                                                      Qty         1 ea

CLIN 0004          Option Year 01 Service Agreement                              Qty         1 yr

CLIN 0005          Option Year 02 Service Agreement                              Qty         1 yr

CLIN 0006          Option Year 03 Service Agreement                              Qty         1 yr

(VI)        Description of requirements is as follows:

See attached Statement of Need which applies to Base Year and all Option Years 1 – 3.

(VII)       Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance NOAA/NMFS National Seafood Inspection Lab, 3209 Frederic Street, Pascagoula, MS 39568-4163.  Delivery shall be FOB Destination

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FULL COPY OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION, STATEMENT OF NEED, STANDARD FORM 18 REQUEST FOR QUOTE FORM