Open Path FTIR Equipment with tripods for USDA ARS Kimberly, ID.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION USING FAR 13.5

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 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 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 12905B24Q0030 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 2024-03 February 23, 2024 found at www.https://www.acquisition.gov/

iv. This solicitation is issued as unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000.

v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:

CLIN  Qty      UI        Description

0001    7          ea         Open Path FTIR w/ Tripods with retroreflectors IAW the specifications

vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area (PWA) Northwest Irigation and Soils Research facility in Kimberly, ID has a need for Open Path FTIR equipment with tripods and retroreflectors.

vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Delivery by: 12 weeks after award

Delivery to:     USDA ARS NWISR

                        3793 N 3600 E

                        Kimberly, ID 83341

This requirement shall be FOB Destination.

vii. 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.

xii 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 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on April 15, 2024. 

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

Michael.Sherlock@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 Michael Sherlock at Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov no later than 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on April 10, 2024.

Please see attachments for important information on specifications and how to respond.