Growth Chamber for Pullman, WA

Closed Solicitation Posted Jul 18, 2024

Solicitation number: 12905B24Q0173
Agency: Pacific West Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
Responses due: Jul 30, 2024, 4:00 PM ET
Set-aside: No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC: 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Place of performance: Pullman, Washington 99163, United States
Points of contact: Amber Henderson amber.henderson@usda.gov (510) 813-6394

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Jul 18, 2024.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Jul 18, 2024

Paragraph 1:

This combined synopsis/solicitation announces a request for quotations (RFQ) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, Pacific West Area, for the procurement of a Growth Chamber to be used in the Grain Legume Genetics Physiology lab located in Pullman, Washington. The requirement is for a commercial-off-the-shelf growth chamber meeting detailed specifications, including temperature ranges, multi-tier adjustable shelving, LED lighting, and intuitive controls. The evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering technical capability and price. Offers are due by July 30, 2024 at 1:00 pm Pacific Time, and any questions must be submitted by July 25, 2024.

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This solicitation is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 335416 and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. No set-aside designation is used. The solicitation is for a single unit of the Growth Chamber, with delivery required within 30 days of award to the Pullman, WA location. There is no information provided about any potential incumbent contractors. The place of performance is the Pullman, WA facility of the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, Pacific West Area.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest · Jul 18, 2024

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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.

ii. The solicitation number is RFQ 12905B24Q0173 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2024-05.

iv. This solicitation is issued as UNRESTRICTED. The associated NAICS code is 335416 the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

v.   List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
CLIN   Item Description                       Quantity   UoM
0001   Growth Chamber 1 Each

vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See Attached Specifications

vii.   Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Net 30 days ARO
           PWA Grain Legume Genetics Physiology
           ICO: Svetlana Yurgel
           1820 Wilson Road
           303 W Johnson Hall, WSU
           Pullman, WA 99163

This requirement shall be FOB Destination.

viii. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.

ix. Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.

x. Offerors are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An offeror must state in their offer if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.

xi. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.

xii. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.

xiii. There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.

xv. Date, time and place offers are due.

Offers are due by July 30, 2024 by 1:00 pm Pacific Time.

Submit offers to the following e-mail address(es), by the offer due date and time:

Amber.henderson@usda.gov

Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.

xvi. Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Amber Henderson at amber.henderson@usda.gov no later than July 25, 2024 by 1:00 pm, Pacific Time.

Update #1 · Jul 18, 2024