Reagent Supplies and Equipment
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12305B23Q0236
- Agency
-
Northeast 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
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service requires the purchase of reagent supplies and equipment for conducting analytical chemistry on food, supplement, and biological samples at the laboratories on the Beltsville Agricultural Research Campus. The contract is set aside for small businesses and will be awarded on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The deadline for proposals is September 27th, 2023 at 9am EST.
List of products and services to be provided:
- Reagent supplies
- Equipment for conducting analytical chemistry on food, supplement, and biological samples.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
***This solicitation has been extended until Wednesday September 27th at 9am EST***
***Supplies_Sovents_Reagents_Deliverables document updated with catalog numbers***
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 2023-05 September 7, 2023.
(iv) This is a total 100% small business set aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
(v) See attached document Specification Sheet.
(vi) USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Methods and Analysis for Food Composition Unit (MAFCL) at the Beltsville Human Nutrition Center requires the purchase of reagent supplies and equipment necessary for conducting analytical chemistry on food, supplement, and biological samples at the laboratories on the Beltsville Agricultural Research Campus (BARC).
***Please see attached Specification Sheet and Supplies_Sovents_Reagents_Deliverables document for addtional information***
(vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, MAFCL, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, Bldg 307C, BARC-East, Beltsville, MD 20705.
(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 Specification Sheet.
(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 the Contracting Specialist, via email to dilynn.rogers@usda.gov by 25 September 2023. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are due on 27 September 2023 NLT 9am EST by email to, Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@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 interest.
Update #2 ·
***Supplies_Sovents_Reagents_Deliverables document updated with catalog numbers***
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 2023-05 September 7, 2023.
(iv) This is a total 100% small business set aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
(v) See attached document Specification Sheet.
(vi) USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Methods and Analysis for Food Composition Unit (MAFCL) at the Beltsville Human Nutrition Center requires the purchase of reagent supplies and equipment necessary for conducting analytical chemistry on food, supplement, and biological samples at the laboratories on the Beltsville Agricultural Research Campus (BARC).
***Please see attached Specification Sheet and Supplies_Sovents_Reagents_Deliverables document for addtional information***
(vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, MAFCL, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, Bldg 307C, BARC-East, Beltsville, MD 20705.
(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 Specification Sheet.
(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 the Contracting Specialist, via email to dilynn.rogers@usda.gov by 22 September 2023. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are due on 25 September 2023 NLT 10am EST by email to, Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@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 interest.
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 2023-05 September 7, 2023.
(iv) This is a total 100% small business set aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
(v) See attached document Specification Sheet.
(vi) USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Methods and Analysis for Food Composition Unit (MAFCL) at the Beltsville Human Nutrition Center requires the purchase of reagent supplies and equipment necessary for conducting analytical chemistry on food, supplement, and biological samples at the laboratories on the Beltsville Agricultural Research Campus (BARC).
***Please see attached Specification Sheet and Supplies_Sovents_Reagents_Deliverables document for addtional information***
(vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, MAFCL, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, Bldg 307C, BARC-East, Beltsville, MD 20705.
(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 Specification Sheet.
(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 the Contracting Specialist, via email to dilynn.rogers@usda.gov by 22 September 2023. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are due on 25 September 2023 NLT 10am EST by email to, Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@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 interest.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Supplies_Solvents_Reagents_Deliverables_Update.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Supplies_Solvents_Reagents_Deliverables.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Specification Sheet.pdf | ||
| CLAUSES_PROVISIONS.pdf |
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