RFQ - Handheld Backscatter X-Ray Machine

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-06.

This is a Small Business (SB) set-aside and only qualified vendors may quote. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334517 - Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing with a size standard of 1200 employees. The Federal Product/Service Code (PSC) 6635 Physical Properties Testing and Inspection.

The following commercial services are requested: See enclosed “Purchase Description W912NS24Q9016 Handheld Backscatter X-Ray”.

CLIN 0001:  Handheld Backscatter X-Ray

Quote Submission Instructions: Submit your quote on Company Letter Head (include CAGE) or on the attached B8 – Statement of Work. Offeror shall utilize the Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure when submitting a Quote. Quoted Price shall include any taxes or fees to fully meet criteria of the RFQ. If offeror fails to fully demonstrate quoted items meet the specifications, they shall be considered not acceptable or non-responsive. Please include shipping with the price of each unit.

Submit quotes electronically via email to lief.m.remington.civ@army.mil and ethan.j.curtis2.mil@army.mil utilizing the following subject: RFQ W912NS24Q9016 "Company Name". All quotes shall be submitted by 3:00 P.M./1500 Central Time on Tuesday September 24th, 2024.  Late submissions will not be considered.

Question Submittal: Submit in similar format to quote submission above and to the same email addresses not later than 12:00 P.M./1200 Central Time on Monday September 23rd 2024.

Basis of Award: Basis of award is Price and other factors. Other Factors include lead time, warranty, product specifications and capabilities. Objective is to make an award that represents the best value to the government.

Award Type: Will be a firm-fixed price purchase order for the product requested. The Missouri National Guard reserves the right to look at past performance, references, and SBA certificate of competency before finding technical acceptability. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines.  Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.  Registration must be “ACTIVE” at the time of award.

Contract award: The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

Payment: Invoiced and paid through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Net 30 Terms.