Seed Counter for USDA-ARS Prosser, WA

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

1. 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.
2. The solicitation number is 12905B24Q0064 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2024-03.
4. This solicitation is issued as Small Business Set Aside. The associated NAICS code is 334514 the small business size standard is 850 employees.
5. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure:

CLIN  Item Description                    Quantity         UoM

0001    Grain Legume Seed Counter  1                     Each

1. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:

Grain Legume Seed Counter

1. Compact dimensions within +/- 1” of 16" (L) x 16" (W) x 16" (H).
2. Single control and counting unit.
3. Capable of counting seed ranging in size from 13-25 mm and of varying shape.
4. Accurate within at least 1%.
5. Electric motor 110V/60HZ
6. Can be loaded with multiple “coin” envelopes - at least 2.
7. Bag/envelope detection sensor.
8. Capable of counting samples of between 50 – 1000 seeds.
9. Shallow bowl/hopper for easy cleaning between samples

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

Net 30 days after receipt of award.

This requirement shall be FOB Destination.

1. 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.

Evaluation:

For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.

1. Offerors are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer online at SAM: www.sam.gov.  An offeror must state in their offer 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.
2. 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.
3. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
4. 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.
5. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
6. Date, time and place offers are due.

Offers are due by 1700 pacific time on March 26, 2024

Submit offers to the following e-mail address(es), by the offer due date and time:

Amber.henderson@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.

Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Amber Henderson, amber.henderson@usda.gov no later than 1700 pacific time on March 22, 2024.