Automated Portable Water Samplers

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 12505B23Q0287 Automated Portable Water Samplers is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.  The associated NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees and a PSC Code of 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line-Item Number(s):

0001) Automated Portable Water Samplers

Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B23Q0287 for requirements

The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is USDA/ARS 590 Woody Hayes Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43210. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following:

Technical Specifications,

Price (to include shipping), and a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.

All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov.

The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.

INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by the technical representative and accepted at destination. The automated water samplers should be delivered before January 1st to be deployed for field testing.

See attached RFQ 12505B23Q0287 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.

Quotes must be received no later than 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time on 7 September 2023. Questions in regard to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 4:00 PM CDT on 31 August 2023. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.