Ultra-High Pressure Homogenizer, Albany, CA

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.

This acquisition is for the selected contractor to provide A Nano DeBEE homogenizer and accessories for USDA WRRC Albany, CA.  Brand name or equal is required.

(A) The solicitation number is 12905B21Q0117 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(B) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2021-06.

(C) This solicitation is issued as total Small Business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000.

(D) List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:

001   Nano DeBEE 45-2 Ultra-High Pressure Homogenizer      1EA

002   Nano DeBEE available in 110V and 220V                       

003   EC5 Nozzle Assembly, Zirconia, 0.005” (0.13mm) orifice 1EA

004   Back pressure controller and heat exchanger                      1EA

005   Dual feed option, Nano DeBEE                                          1EA

006   Spare parts package bronze for 2 LPH nano                       1EA

007   EC5 Nozzle Assembly, Zirconia, 0.008” (0.20mm) orifice 1EA

008   Remote install

009   Preventative maintenance program

(E) Description/Statement of Work/Specification:

NA

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

90 Days ARO

Western Regional Research Center - USDA

Healthy Processed Foods Research Unit

800 Buchanan Street

Albany, CA 94710

UNITED STATES

All items shall be sent FOB Destination.

(G) 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.

(H) Evaluation:

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

(I) 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.

(J) 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.

(K) 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.

(L) 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: N/A.

(M) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.

(N) Date, time and place offers are due.

Offers are due by 9/16/2021 at 5:00 PM EST

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

Paige.francis@usda.gov.  Quotes MUST reference the solicitation number in the subject line of the email for consideration.