Open Path Nitrous Oxide Analyzer

Closed Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
12505B24Q0318
Agency
Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
6680 Liquid And Gas Flow, Liquid Level, And Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments
Place of performance
Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This solicitation is for the procurement of open-path nitrous oxide analyzers for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Midwest Area. The analyzers will be used to conduct eddy covariance flux measurements and must meet specific technical requirements such as 0.1-second time resolution, -20°C to 45°C operating temperature range, and 0.2% of ambient level resolution at 10 Hz. The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer that also has satisfactory past performance. Quotes are due by 2:00 PM CDT on August 19, 2024, and questions are due by 3:00 PM CDT on August 13, 2024.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The place of performance is aboard the USDA ARS facility in Urbana, Illinois 61801. The Government anticipates a delivery timeline of 120 calendar days from receipt of order.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

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 number 12505B24Q0318 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 dated 05/22/2024.  This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.  The associated NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):

0001)  Open Path Nitrous Oxide Analyzer - QTY 3

0002)  Shipping

Specifications:  See attached Specifications document.

The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination.  Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS Urbana, IL 61801 and will be identified in the contract.  The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.  Submission of quote shall include the following:  (1) Technical Specifications, (2) Price (to include shipping), and a manufacturing location of quoted product.

All responses shall be submitted electronically to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.

The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).  "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price.  Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are:  (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.  The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified.  If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability.  This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable.  Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed.  If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.

INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS:  Supplies will be inspected by the technical representative and accepted at destination.  Delivery is requested within 120 calendar days of receipt of order.

See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. 

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  All invoices shall be submitted electronically.

Quotes must be received no later than 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on August 19, 2024. 

Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CDT on August 13, 2024.  Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Update #1 ·

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 number 12505B24Q0318 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 dated 05/22/2024.  This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.  The associated NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):

0001)  Open Path Nitrous Oxide Analyzer

0002)  Shipping

Specifications:  See attached Specifications document.

The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination.  Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS Urbana, IL 61801 and will be identified in the contract.  The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.  Submission of quote shall include the following:  (1) Technical Specifications, (2) Price (to include shipping), and a manufacturing location of quoted product.

All responses shall be submitted electronically to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.

The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).  "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price.  Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are:  (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.  The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified.  If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability.  This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable.  Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed.  If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.

INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS:  Supplies will be inspected by the technical representative and accepted at destination.  Delivery is requested within 120 calendar days of receipt of order.

See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. 

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  All invoices shall be submitted electronically.

Quotes must be received no later than 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on August 19, 2024. 

Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CDT on August 13, 2024.  Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
Specifications.pdf PDF
Clauses and Provisions.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
Open Path Nitrous Oxide Analyzer Award Award Notice
Open Path Nitrous Oxide Analyzer This notice · Latest solicitation Solicitation

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