Photobioreactor for Shellfish Hatchery

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

                (ii) The solicitation number and a statement that the 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 FAR FAC 2021-05 March 10, 2021.

                (iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and small business size standard is 1000 employees.

                (v) See attached document (Specification Sheet).

                (vi) USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center (NCWMAC), in Kingston RI, requires a contractor to furnish and deliver a Photobioreactor for Shellfish Hatchery. *Please see specification sheet for details*

                (vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center, 469 CBLS, 120 Flagg Staff RD., Kingston RI 02881.

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

                (ix) Award will be made based on the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price (inclusive of all line items), price and other factors considered. The following evaluation criteria shall be used: Technical Capability and Price.

                (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on beta.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. See attached clauses for additional applicable clauses.

                (xiv) Questions are due by 16 July 2021. Quotes are due on 20 July 2021 at noon EST by email to Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@usda.gov.