DNASTAR Lasergene Support and Upgrade Subscription

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 

The solicitation number is 12405B24Q0206 and solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-04.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 513210 – Software Publishers with a small business size standard of $47.0 million. 

The USDA, ARS, SEA, U.S. National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC), Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory (SEPRL), Athens, GA location has a requirement for the following: 

Description.  Contractor must be able to provide licensing and support for the Lasergene software, Lasergene Molecular Biology and Protein Renewal – Network – On Plan that is currently already installed and in use at the USDA, ARS, SEA, Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory (SEPRL), Athens, GA location.  The software and licensing specifications must be identical to specifications listed below.  Base year + 2 option years.  Work must be in accordance with attached Specifications.

• Base Year License Term:  09/01/2024 to 08/31/2025.  Quantity (13) Lasergene Molecular and Protein Renewal – Network – On Plan.  DNASTAR Support & Upgrade Subscription.  Includes one year of software updates, upgrades and technical support.
• Option Year 1 License Term:  09/01/2025 to 08/31/2026.  Quantity (13) Lasergene Molecular and Protein Renewal – Network – On Plan.  DNASTAR Support & Upgrade Subscription.  Includes one year of software updates, upgrades and technical support.
• Option Year 2 License Term:  09/01/2026 to 08/31/2027.  Quantity (13) Lasergene Molecular and Protein Renewal - Network – On Plan.  DNASTAR Support & Upgrade Subscription.  Includes one year of software updates, upgrades and technical support.

Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a quotation. Registration is free and registration can be completed online at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM.

Submission of Quotation.  Quotation referencing solicitation number 12405B24Q0206 must be submitted electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov by Monday, June 3, 2024, not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT).  No late quotations will be accepted.

In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by submitting:

• Fully completed and signed SF1449 Offer page referencing solicitation number 12405B24Q0206; acknowledgment of any amendments (if applicable)
• Firm Fixed-Price quotation (on company letterhead) detailing item description, unit price per item, total price and delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. Please provide a cost breakdown.
• Provide SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.

Quotation must be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quotation.  Items delivered FOB destination inclusive of all costs.

Rejection of Quotation.  Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quotation without further discussion.  All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered.

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021). This solicitation is being issued pursuant to FAR Part 13.106 procedures. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.  The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:  Technical Capability, Past Performance and Price.  Quotations will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation (comparing quotations to each other) to select the Offer that provides the Best Value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quotation that provides additional benefits.

Prospective contractors who have not completed electronic annual representations and certifications at http://www.sam.gov/ in conjunction with required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, shall complete and submit FAR 52.212-3 Alternative 1 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS Representations and Certifications in SAM to be eligible to receive an award for this solicitation.

Any amendments and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) SAM. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation.