Stereo Microscope

               This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart  12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

                (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B23Q0181 and this combined synopsis/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 FAC 2023-05 through September 7, 2023.

                (iv) This is solicitation is unrestricted and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

                (v) See attached document Stereo Microscope for a list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).

                (vi) USDA ARS requires a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography system

                (vii) Place of delivery: USDA ARS Barton Hall Castle st Geneva NY 14456

                (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

                (ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, if used, and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision. Evaluation will be based on best value with price being more important than technical and past performance.

To be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

(a)          Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (Quote on company letterhead) detailing the description, total price per the Specifications and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.

(b)          Submit SAM.gov UEI# with quotation.

(c)           Place of Manufacture of Item(s)

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit all items requested in solicitation by the deadline will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

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.

                (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.

                (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and addenda include [N/A].

                (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Additional clauses include:

none

                (xiii) A statement regarding any 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) Quotes are due on September 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM Eastern time by email to Ronnie Roscoe at ronnie.roscoe@usda.gov.

                (xv) Ronnie Roscoe may be reached at ronnie.roscoe@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by September 14, 2023.