Cyflow Ploidy Analyzers - Brand name or equal to - quantity of two

Added: Jun 21, 2017 7:50 am 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 862322 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. This solicitation will be a solicited on an unrestricted basis. The associated NAICS code is 334516. Required Delivery Date: August 8, 2017.

This is a Brand name or EQUAL purchase description.

The following instrument shall be delivered to two (2) different (ship to address ) locations as follows: Beltsville, Maryland 20705 and McMinnville, Tennessee 37110. USDA requires a quantity of two (2) CyFlow Ploidy Analyzers, Item Number: PLOIDY-3-AB with the following specifications:

Instrument Hardware and Software

• Configured with UV LED (365nm) and Green Laser (532 nm)
• Software is designed specifically for Ploidy use
• 2 optical parameters with selected photomultiplier tubes (PMT)
• Standard set-up and filters for propidium iodide (PI) and/or DAPI/SSC
• Quartz flow cuvette for laminar sample transport and hydrodynamic focusing
• Sample port with biosafety cleaning function
• True Volumetric Absolute Counting (TVAC) based on mechanical volume measurement
• Computer-controlled syringe pump speed, adjustable from 0 - 20 μL/s
• Fluid and waste reservoirs with fluid level sensors
• Selectable linear or 4-decade logarithmic scale
• 16-bit analogue-to-digital converters, selectable trigger parameter and individual
• threshold level settings
• Operating system: Microsoft WindowsTM with integrated PC
• Data format: flow cytometry standard (FCS)
• Small footprint: 385x290x280 mm

Automation Capabilities

• Ability to automate sample acquisition via additional auto-loading Station
• 48 or 96-Well-Plates,
• Plates meeting ANSI/SLAS Standards 1-2004 through 4-2004
• 2ml tubes (max. 120)

Training
• Onsite training during installation
• Technical support line available
• One year warranty included

The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS Beltsville, MD 20705 and will be identified in the contract. 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). (3) Delivery Date. All pricing quoted shall be F.O.B. destination.

The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that, results from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications, (2) Price (to include shipping). (3) Delivery Date. Contractor shall also have satisfactory Past Performance.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016)

52.209-6 -- Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015)

52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

52.212-5 - Commercial Items (JAN 2017)

52.219-28 - Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013)

52.222-3 -- Convict Labor (June 2003)

52.222-19 -- Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016)

52.222-21 -- Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)

52.222-26 -- Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016)

52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities (Jul 2014)

52.222-50 -- Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015)

52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011)

52.225-3 -- Buy American -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) Alt II (May 2014)

52.225-13 -- Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008)

52.232-33 -- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

Vendors who believe they can provide the above, are invited to submit quotes via email to John.Wilkinson@ars.usda.gov no later than July 7, 2017 ET. Oral Communications are not acceptable responses to this notice.