Extended Open Path Eddy Covariance Flux Tower System

Added: Jun 10, 2015 5:27 pm Modified: Jun 16, 2015 3:05 pmTrack Changes

This solicitation has been amended to change the Specifications.  The following part numbers have been removed from the parts list:  26390, 27278, 20571-4, 17049, 29292.  Please reference the following documents:

1. Solicitation AG-8KAP-S-15-0006 #0001
2. Specifications - Amendment #0001
3. Brand Name Justification - Amendment #0001

***OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO INCLUDE A SIGNED COPY OF THE AMENDMENT (SF-30) WITH ANY OFFERS SUBMITTED.


The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Rangeland Resources Research Unit (RRRU) in Cheyenne, WY has a need for an Extended Open Path Eddy Covariance Flux Tower System. 

The associated NAICS code is 334513, Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. 

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 #AG-8KAP-S-15-0006 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).  The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and will be incorporated in the awarded purchase order.  The following clauses and provisions, included in the solicitation document, are applicable to this procurement:  52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.  Please note that this list is not all inclusive and interested firms should reference the solicitation document for all relevant clauses and provisions.

Description:  The required parts list, with descriptions and quantities, can be found in the Specifications document.  Firms that can provide these brand name parts are encouraged to submit a quote, in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.

This procurement has a Brand Name Requirement.  See the attached Brand Name Justification.

Quote Submission Instructions: 

1.      Page one of the solicitation document, the Standard Form 18 (SF-18), needs to completed, signed, and submitted with any other relevant documentation.

2.      Quotes must be submitted via email by 4pm MST, June 22nd, 2015, to Molly Jackson at Molly.Jackson@ars.usda.gov.

Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns:  This requirement is 100 percent set-aside for small business.

Contractor shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/  prior to the offer receipt time.  Quotes received from vendors not registered by the submission deadline will be rejected and not considered for award.

Representations and Certifications:  Vendors should have their Representations and Certifications completed within SAM.  However, if they are not, please include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with your quote. 

Delivery:  Quotes need to include any shipping costs, if applicable.  All parts need to be delivered within 60 days after receipt of the order to the following location:

USDA, ARS, RRRU

Central Plains Experimental Range

58009 County Road 37 

Nunn, CO 80648-9617

This is a "Buy Best Value" acquisition.  The Evaluation Factors are:

1.      Technical

2.      Past Performance

3.      Price

The technical factor is the most important factor.  The past performance and price factors are of equal importance and less important than the technical factor.