Bioreactors and PTFE lids for Shime instrument

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services 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.

Solicitation Number: 12305B24Q0144 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05.

This solicitation is unrestricted Full and Open.

This requirement will be solicited as a commercial service in accordance with FAR Part 12. The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); small business size standard in 1,000 employees

Line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure:

See Price List Below.

Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: The contractor  shall provide all services including labor, materials, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation, and insurance necessary to provide eleven (11) glass bioreactors with a volume of less than <200 ml (milliliter) that includes Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) lids that can be fitted and used with the current SHIME® computer-controlled panel. These glass bioreactors and lids must be 100% compatible with the current SHIME® system, including appropriate fitting sizes on the lids that are compatible with the SHIME® potential hydrogen(pH) probes and tubing used to feed the system, a functioning double layered water jacket compatible with the circulating water bath, and capable of maintaining agitation using a magnetic stirrer.

• See full description outlined in the Statement of Work.

Delivery Location:

USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center

600 East Mermaid Lane

Wyndmoor, PA  19038

Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

Offerors are  to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. (See clauses attachment for all clauses terms and conditions).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All contractors submitting bids, proposals, or quotes on USDA solicitations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of quote submission. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for award.  The SAM website can be accessed at https://sam.gov/

The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on government point of entry (GPE) Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov  Any additional amendments and/or documents related to this procurement will be available electronically only. Potential Quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any. Offerors are encouraged to check the SAM web site frequently to be notified of any changes to this solicitation. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions, evaluation factors and submission requirements. 

SELECTION PROCESS: The Quotes will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. Only those quotes determined to be technically acceptable will be considered for award.

All offerors shall submit the following:

1. Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, place of manufacture, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs including installation.
2. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
3. Place of Manufacture for items(s)
4. Identify your certification from the SHIME® manufacturer documenting your ability to design or develop new SHIME® products for their equipment.

PRICE LIST

NO.      DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE                       QTY    UNIT     UNIT PRICE        AMOUNT

0001    Glass bioreactors that can hold <200 mL      11         EA

            of liquid with PTFE lids                                       

0002    Shipment/Delivery                                            1          EA

                                                                                                                        Total:            

Note: Price will be evaluated separately from the Technical Non-Price Factors.  The technical evaluation factors which consist of the Capability Statement and Past Performance Experience are of equal importance. All technical evaluation factors must be rated acceptable to be considered for award.  

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will cause rejection of quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered.

All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer Claire Anderson, via email at Claire.Anderson@usda.gov by Thursday, August 01, 2024 at 12:00pm EST.  Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

Submit Quotes by email to Claire Anderson at claire.anderson@usda.gov , no later than Monday, August 05, 2024  at 10:00 a.m. EST.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

Electronic responses are mandatory. Information provided will not be used as a part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Interested vendors who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. A determination by the Government not to award this proposed contract action, based on this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.