Photometric Analyzer

(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial supply prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. 
(ii)The solicitation number is 12805B24Q0343 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). 
(iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. 
(iv)Set Aside: None; NAICS Code: 334516; 
(v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure. 
(vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Soil Management and Sugarbeet Research Laboratory requires a Photometric Analyzer.  Specification details are detailed in Attachment 001.

(vii)Dates:  See clauses and provisions document for the clause at “AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance.”
Place of Delivery and Acceptance:
PA SOIL MANAGEMENT AND SUGARBEET RESEARCH
2150 CENTRE AVENUE
BLDG D, SUITE 100
FORT COLLINS CO 80526
FOB Point: Destination

(viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.  See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document.
(ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)”
(x)Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer if not already completed online to the offeror business entity sam.gov registration.
(xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.  Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)Not applicable.
(xiv)Not applicable.
(xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above.  
(xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the contact point (Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov) listed below. Offerors shall contact only the listed contact point about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.  No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

Submission of a completed Attachment 002 Buy American Certificate is required.

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.