Purchase of a Data Logger

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Purchase of AML-3 Logger System

(i)         This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii)        This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).  Submit written quotes on RFQ Number PMEL-24-0095-RFQ.

(iii)       The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 (May 2024).

(iv)       This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business Set-Aside The associated NAICS code is 334519.  The small business size standard is 600 employees.  The PSC code is H966.

(v)        This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item:

(Supply) CLIN 0001

Purchase of AML-3 in accordance with the Statement of Need. Deliver by 45 days after receipt of order, earlier delivery if possible.

(vi)       Description of requirements is as follows:

A quantity of one (1) AML-3 logger module system is needed to meet the requirements of this project. The logger must be able to be deployed for months at a time and collect data comparable to NOAA Prawler CTD data. The required specifications of this logger is that it must be modular, have CTD sensors, and be able to be charged wirelessly (to accommodate a long deployment time). NOAA Prawler info: https://www.pmel.noaa.gov/edd/pmel-theme/prawler

AML part numbers required for a complete module (1 of each):

PKG-3-X2WCR-05-L - 3 Port Logging Instrument

XCH2-CT-STD -Sensor: Conductivity & Temperature,

XCH2-PRS-0500  - Sensor: Pressure

SUB-G0981 - cage

PDC-WCT-AML3 -Wireless Charging

This is a brand name justified purchase. No other make/model will be considered for award.

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

Deliver by 45 days after receipt of award.

Delivery shall be FOB Destination.

Place of Performance is Seattle, WA.

(viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(ix) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(x) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.  Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision with its offer.

(xi) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024), applies to this acquisition and can be found in full text on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions that apply can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. 

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(xv)  Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00PM Pacific on 09/03/2024.  All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to ben.carlson@noaa.gov

(xvi)  Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to ben.carlson@noaa.gov.

UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT® FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net. There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®.

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1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO ben.carlson@noaa.gov. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 09/02/2024, 12:00pm Pacific. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

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THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES.  IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.

Specification Sheet.

A quantity of one (1) AML-3 logger module system is needed to meet the requirements of this project. The logger must be able to be deployed for months at a time and collect data comparable to NOAA Prawler CTD data. The required specifications of this logger is that it must be modular, have CTD sensors, and be able to be charged wirelessly (to accommodate a long deployment time). NOAA Prawler info: https://www.pmel.noaa.gov/edd/pmel-theme/prawler

AML part numbers required for a complete module (1 of each):

PKG-3-X2WCR-05-L - 3 Port Logging Instrument

XCH2-CT-STD -Sensor: Conductivity & Temperature,

XCH2-PRS-0500  - Sensor: Pressure

SUB-G0981 - cage

PDC-WCT-AML3 -Wireless Charging

This will be awarded based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

The Government intends to award a low priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.