RFQ 1232SA25Q0413 - Carbon and Water Flux Systems for USDA-ARS at Mandan, ND
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0413
- Agency
-
Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Mandan, North Dakota 58554, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking two Carbon and Water Flux Systems through RFQ 1232SA25Q0413, scientific instruments designed to measure CO2 and H2O concentrations, heat flux, wind components, and various environmental parameters. This procurement utilizes simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The systems must feature integrated gas analyzers and ultrasonic anemometers with flux processing capabilities on the sensor itself, along with complete power systems including solar panels and batteries for continuous operation. The government will evaluate quotations using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, assessing technical capability on a pass/fail basis followed by price evaluation. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by July 28, 2025, with quotes due by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on August 4, 2025, to be submitted electronically to Michael.hassett@usda.gov.
This solicitation is issued as unrestricted with no set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified vendors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the documentation, though vendors are encouraged to include available discounts and extended warranty pricing in their submissions. The procurement calls for exactly two units of the Carbon and Water Flux Systems, with delivery required no later than September 30, 2025. Performance will occur at the Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory PA Natural Resource Management Research facility in Mandan, North Dakota. The contract will be awarded FOB Destination, meaning the government will take possession of the equipment at the delivery location in Mandan, with the contractor responsible for shipping costs and risk of loss during transit.
Notice text
i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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 1232SA25Q0413 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-04 dated 06/11/2025.
iv. This solicitation is issued as unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1000.
v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
Two (2) Each, Carbon and Water Flux System, $________.
vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
See attached Specs for details.
vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
See attached Specs for details.
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
viii. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
ix. Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
x. Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. A quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
xi. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.
xii. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
xiii. There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
xv. Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 5pm Pacific Time, 08/04/2025.
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
Michael.hassett@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
xvi. Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the listed point of contact no later than 07/28/2025.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ 1232SA25Q0413 - Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf | ||
| RFQ 1232SA25Q0413 - Terms and Conditions.pdf |
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