DNA Oligos for Amplicon Sequencing
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12505B24Q0353
- Agency
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Midwest Area
Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Kingston, Rhode Island 02881, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) Midwest Area is seeking quotes for DNA oligos for amplicon sequencing to genotype oysters. The key requirements include 96-well plates, 100 nmole DNA oligo lines, and shipping/freight services. Quotes must be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM Central Time on September 13, 2024, and questions are due by 5:00 PM Central on September 11, 2024. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, and offerors must have satisfactory past performance.
This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology) with a 1,000 employee size standard. The contract will be a firm fixed price award, with delivery required within 30 days to the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Kingston, RI. The government anticipates awarding a single contract, but has not provided a budget estimate or range.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 01 - 9/17/2024
The total small business set- aside is removed.
The Clauses and Provisions document is updated as follows:
1. Remove AGAR Provision 452.219-70, Size Standard and NAICS Code information.
2. Remove FAR Clause 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.
3. Add FAR Clause 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.
Quote due date is extended to 2:00 PM CDT on September 20, 2024.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
END OF AMENDMENT 01
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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 12505B24Q0353 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-06 dated July 31, 2024. This solicitation will be a Total Small Business Set Aside. The associated NAICS code is 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (Analytic Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Items:
0001) 96 Well Plate Lines #1-4 – in accordance with the Statement of Work
0002) 96 Well Plate Lines #5-8 – in accordance with the Statement of Work
0003) 96 Well Plate Lines #9-11 – in accordance with the Statement of Work
0004) 100 nmole DNA Oligo Lines #12-61 – in accordance with the Statement of Work
0005) Shipping/Freight – As required
Description of Work: The USDA has a requirement for a DNA oligos for amplicon sequencing to genotype oysters. The oligos must be shipped to the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in accordance with the Statement of Work. The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA, in Kingston, RI and will also be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services and include a copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representations-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical and (2) Price. All responses shall be submitted electronically to jeffery.kathman@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 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical and (2) Price 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: Services will be inspected by Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and accepted at destination. Period of Performance: Deliver by 30 days ARO.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time the quote is submitted. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A SAM UEI number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received no later than 2:00 PM Central Time on September 13, 2024. Questions in regard to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 5:00 PM Central on September 11, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
DISCLAIMER: The official contract documents are located on the government webpage and the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to Contract Opportunities for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offeror's responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to this solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible, due to various reasons. The Government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for an offeror's inability to access the documents posted on the referenced web pages. The Government will not issue paper copies.
Update #1 ·
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 12505B24Q0353 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-06 dated July 31, 2024. This solicitation will be a Total Small Business Set Aside. The associated NAICS code is 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (Analytic Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Items:
0001) 96 Well Plate Lines #1-4 – in accordance with the Statement of Work
0002) 96 Well Plate Lines #5-8 – in accordance with the Statement of Work
0003) 96 Well Plate Lines #9-11 – in accordance with the Statement of Work
0004) 100 nmole DNA Oligo Lines #12-61 – in accordance with the Statement of Work
0005) Shipping/Freight – As required
Description of Work: The USDA has a requirement for a DNA oligos for amplicon sequencing to genotype oysters. The oligos must be shipped to the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in accordance with the Statement of Work. The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA, in Kingston, RI and will also be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services and include a copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representations-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical and (2) Price. All responses shall be submitted electronically to jeffery.kathman@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 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical and (2) Price 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: Services will be inspected by Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and accepted at destination. Period of Performance: Deliver by 30 days ARO.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time the quote is submitted. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A SAM UEI number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received no later than 2:00 PM Central Time on September 13, 2024. Questions in regard to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 5:00 PM Central on September 11, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
DISCLAIMER: The official contract documents are located on the government webpage and the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to Contract Opportunities for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offeror's responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to this solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible, due to various reasons. The Government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for an offeror's inability to access the documents posted on the referenced web pages. The Government will not issue paper copies.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF 30 12505B24Q0353 - 0001 Amendment.pdf | ||
| Updated Provisions and Clauses - DNA Oligos.pdf | ||
| Provisions and Clauses - DNA Oligos.pdf | ||
| oligo_plates_100nmol.xls | XLS spreadsheet | |
| Copy of oligo_plates_25nmol-2.xls.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| SF 1449 - 12505B24Q0353.pdf | ||
| oligo_tubes_100nmol.xls | XLS spreadsheet | |
| Specifications_DNAoligos.pdf | ||
| Copy of oligo_plates_25nmol-1.xls | XLS spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DNA Oligos for Amplicon Sequencing | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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