Microarray Scanner

PSC 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies 

NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing 

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart  12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

                (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B24Q0118 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

                (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05, May 22, 2024.

                (iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1,000.

(v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).

(vi)  United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), requires a Microarray Scanner. See attached Specifications.

            (vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance: 8 Greenhouse Rd., University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469 and is FOB destination.

(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote.

Award will be made on the basis of LPTA to the government from quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

• Technical Capability- Ability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications.
• Past Performance- Must have acceptable past performance.

                (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.

                (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

                (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Contract Terms and Conditions

                (xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALLOF THE FOLLOWING:

1. Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, place of manufacture, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs including installation and training. 
2. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. 
3. Place of Manufacture for items(s).
4. Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications, such as brochures or item literature, in order to fully evaluate supply items. 
5. Past Performance References- Please see attached Past Performance document for what is required.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

                (xv) Quotes are due on 7/24/2024 at 2:00 PM PT by email to Elizabeth Wilson at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov.

                (xvi) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 7/10/2024 by 11:00 AM PT.