Thermal Cycler & Meter Cable With Installation

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
12305B24Q0037-II
Agency
Northeast Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, 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
Washington, District of Columbia 20013, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This solicitation is for the procurement of a Thermal Cycler with installation services by the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Northeast Area. The key requirements include temperature range of 4C to 105C, temperature accuracy of +/- 0.25C, compatibility with 96-well block format, and integration with the existing Beckman Coulter Biomek i7 library preparation program. The evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Quotes are due by April 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST, and questions must be submitted by April 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM PST.

This opportunity is not set-aside for any specific business category. The NAICS code is likely 333314 (Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing) and the PSC code would be 6640 (Photographic Equipment). There is no information provided on any incumbent contractors or potential award values. The place of delivery and acceptance is 10th & Constitution Ave, NW, MRC-0168, Washington DC 20660.

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

               This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

                (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B24Q0037-II and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFQ).

                (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-02.

                (iv) See attached document (Specifications).

                (v) USDA ARS requires Thermal Cycler WITH Installation, Specifications are attached.

                (vi) Place of delivery, service and acceptance: 10th & Constitution Ave, NW, MRC-0168, Washington DC 20660.

                (vii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

                (viii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors per the Contract Terms and Conditions.

In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT All OF THE FOLLOWING:

(a) Submit Firm Fixed Price Quote (Quote on company letterhead) detailing the detailing the requirements per the Specifications and valid for at least 30 days after receipt.

(b)  Submit Place of Manufacture for the equipment.

(c)  Submit SAM.gov UEI# with quote.

(d) If you are submitting an “equal to brand name” item- You must fill out 452.211-71 Equal Products Offered. You must meet the requirements per 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.

REJECTION OF QUOTE: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation by the deadline will be cause to reject the response 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.

                (ix) 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 at the time of quote submission.

                (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

                (xi) 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. Additional clauses included as attachment:

Contract Terms and Conditions

                (xii) Quoted prices must include all applicable costs, including installation.

                (xii) Quotes are due on 4/16/2024 at 2:00 PM PST by email to Elizabeth Wilson at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov. (Must include the Notice ID in the Subject Line)

                (xiv) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 4/9/2024 by 9:00 AM PST.

Update #1 ·

               This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

                (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B24Q0037-II and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFQ).

                (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-02.

                (iv) See attached document (Specifications).

                (v) USDA ARS requires Thermal Cycler WITH Installation, Specifications are attached.

                (vi) Place of delivery, service and acceptance: 10th & Constitution Ave, NW, MRC-0168, Washington DC 20660.

                (vii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

                (viii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors per the Contract Terms and Conditions.

In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT All OF THE FOLLOWING:

(a) Submit Firm Fixed Price Quote (Quote on company letterhead) detailing the detailing the requirements per the Specifications and valid for at least 30 days after receipt.

(b)  Submit Place of Manufacture for the equipment.

(c)  Submit SAM.gov UEI# with quote.

(d) If you are submitting an “equal to brand name” item- You must fill out 452.211-71 Equal Products Offered. You must meet the requirements per 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.

REJECTION OF QUOTE: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation by the deadline will be cause to reject the response 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.

                (ix) 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 at the time of quote submission.

                (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

                (xi) 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. Additional clauses included as attachment:

Contract Terms and Conditions

                (xii) Quoted prices must include all applicable costs, including installation.

                (xii) Quotes are due on 4/16/2024 at 2:00 PM PST by email to Elizabeth Wilson at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov. (Must include the Notice ID in the Subject Line)

                (xiv) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 4/9/2024 by 9:00 AM PST.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
Contract Terms and Conditions with Provisions.docx DOCX document
Specifications.doc DOC document

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