Bench Top Extruder
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12505B24Q0023
- Agency
- Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Peoria, Illinois 61604, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This solicitation seeks quotes for a bench-top extruder to be used for evaluating polymer blends, additives, and reactive extrusion conditions. Issued by the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Midwest Area, the solicitation requires delivery of an extruder meeting specified technical requirements to a government site in Peoria, Illinois no later than 120 days after issuance of a purchase order. Quotes must be received by January 18, 2024 and will be evaluated based on technical acceptability of the vendor's submission followed by price, with award made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Questions regarding the solicitation were due by January 9 with answers posted by amendment on January 11.
This is a 100% total small business set-aside designated under NAICS code 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for laboratory equipment and supplies. Quotes shall include technical specifications, pricing with shipping, and completion of FAR provision 52.212-3. Delivery of one bench-top extruder is required within four months of order at the Peoria, Illinois location.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 0001
The purpose of this amendment is to respond to industry questions.
All other terms and conditions of remain unchanged.
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Solicitation number 12505B24Q0023 BOR Extruder is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06. This is 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) BOR Extruder
Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0023
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is located in Peoria, IL. 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:
(1) Technical Specifications,
(2) 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. Delivery will be no later than 120 days after purchase order is provided to the vendor.
See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0023 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 Time on January 18, 2024. Questions in regard to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on January 9, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.
Update #1 ·
Solicitation number 12505B24Q0023 BOR Extruder is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06. This is 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) BOR Extruder
Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0023
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is located in Peoria, IL. 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:
(1) Technical Specifications,
(2) 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. Delivery will be no later than 120 days after purchase order is provided to the vendor.
See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0023 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 Time on January 18, 2024. Questions in regard to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on January 9, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ 12505B24Q0023 Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| Responses to Industry Questions.pdf | ||
| RFQ 12505B24Q0023.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Top Extruder | Award Notice | |
| Bench Top Extruder | Solicitation | |
| Bench Top Extruder | Pre-Solicitation |
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