Preventative Maintenance and Repair of iCAP RQ ICP-MS (Mass Spectrometer)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12305B24Q0059
- Agency
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Northeast Area
Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This solicitation from the USDA Agricultural Research Service seeks preventative maintenance and repair services for an iCAP RQ ICP-MS mass spectrometer located at its Robert W. Holley Center facility in Ithaca, New York. Services include annual preventative maintenance, on-call emergency repairs within three days, remote technical support, software and firmware updates, and discounted spare parts. Quotes are due by March 18, 2024 and must demonstrate the firm's technical capability to meet requirements in the statement of work along with fixed pricing valid for 60 days. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer using LPTA evaluation.
This is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 811210 and size standard of $34 million. The period of performance is open-ended. The solicitation requires service of the mass spectrometer located at the named facility in Ithaca. Questions are due by March 14th and the Agricultural Research Service will award without discussions to the quote meeting all specifications that is lowest in total price.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 1 - RESPONSE DATE EXTENDED TO 3/20/2024, 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
No other changes were made.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. 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 2024-03 February 23, 2024.
(iv) This is a total 100% small business set aside and the associated NAICS code is 811210 and the small business size standard is $34 million.
(v) See attached document Statement of Work (Attachment 1).
(vi) USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Robert W. Holley Center requires a Contractor who is an authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller capable of providing instrument repair service for iCAP RQ ICP-MS (Mass Spectrometer) laboratory Instrument.
*See attached Statement of Work (Attachment 1) for additional information*
(vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, Robert W. Holley Center, 538 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853.
(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition, that results from the selection of the lowest evaluated price (evaluated as total cost of all line items) is a technically acceptable quotation, that fully meets all specifications listed. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability (based on the specifications). The next lowest offer will only be evaluated if the aforementioned quote is not found technically acceptable (and so on). Only one award will be made under this solicitation based on availability of funding.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
(a) Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Statement of Work.
(b) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.
(c) Submit Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.
(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on Sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(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. See attached clauses for additional applicable clauses.
(xiv) All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to Claire Anderson, via email to claire.anderson@usda.gov by March 14, 2024. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are due on March 18, 2024 NLT 10am EST by email to, Claire Anderson at claire.anderson@usda.gov.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best inter
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. 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 2024-03 February 23, 2024.
(iv) This is a total 100% small business set aside and the associated NAICS code is 811210 and the small business size standard is $34 million.
(v) See attached document Statement of Work (Attachment 1).
(vi) USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Robert W. Holley Center requires a Contractor who is an authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller capable of providing instrument repair service for iCAP RQ ICP-MS (Mass Spectrometer) laboratory Instrument.
*See attached Statement of Work (Attachment 1) for additional information*
(vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, Robert W. Holley Center, 538 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853.
(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition, that results from the selection of the lowest evaluated price (evaluated as total cost of all line items) is a technically acceptable quotation, that fully meets all specifications listed. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability (based on the specifications). The next lowest offer will only be evaluated if the aforementioned quote is not found technically acceptable (and so on). Only one award will be made under this solicitation based on availability of funding.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
(a) Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Statement of Work.
(b) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.
(c) Submit Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.
(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on Sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(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. See attached clauses for additional applicable clauses.
(xiv) All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to Claire Anderson, via email to claire.anderson@usda.gov by March 14, 2024. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are due on March 18, 2024 NLT 10am EST by email to, Claire Anderson at claire.anderson@usda.gov.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best inter
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Wage Determination 2015-4153 (rev 12-26-2023).pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.docx | DOCX document | |
| Terms and Conditions Clauses FAC 2024-03 eff.02-23-24.docx | DOCX document |
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