Hydrogen Generators

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has a requirement for Hydrogen Generators. This requirement requires delivery of equipment to four different locations in the United States as listed in the attached Request For Quote (RFQ). The requirement for delivery is within ninety (90) calendar days after receipt of award. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. This synopsis/solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside.

Solicitation 15DDHQ18Q00000178 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-101 (see RFQ included with this synopsis/solicitation). The government intends to award a firm-fixed price award based on the lowest price technically acceptable quote subject to a satisfactory past performance record. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated first; if not found acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated, and so on until an acceptable quote is identified. The government will not review higher priced quotes if the lowest priced quote is determined to be technically acceptable. For an offeror to be considered technically acceptable, it shall be able to provide the items required meeting the salient physical characteristics identified in the solicitation. IThe contractor must have a satisfactory past performance record for quality and timely delivery of the requirement items. All sources shall provide ALL OR NONE offers in response to this RFQ.

The only acceptable method for submission of technical questions and/or quotes is electronic submission by e-mail to Mr. Richard Thibeault at richard.r.thibeault@usdoj.gov. For administrative questions related to the synopsis/solicitation call 202-307-7811. Reference the solicitation number in the subject line of the RFQ response. The deadline for questions is at 12:00 PM EST on Tuesday, 31 July 2018. The Contracting Officer will determine if posting of any amendments is necessary as applicable. Quotes are due no later than 2:00PM EST on Thursday, 2 August 2018. The Government will not accept late submissions (questions and/or quotes) unless determined to be in the best interest of the government by the Contracting Officer prior to award. This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of quotes or to contract for the supplies/services.

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