USFWS - Laboratory Supplies

Updated 7/19/23 - Changed solicitation to unrestricted

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This posting will be referred to under Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number 140FS123Q0117. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, OLE National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory; has a requirement for Eppendorf Research EpMotion 5073t and other Eppendorf products in accordance with the attached product list. In accordance with FAR 52.211-6- Brand Name or equal. Brand name justification is attached to the solicitation.
Delivery of Items: 30 days after award

The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable to the government. Evaluations of LPTA will be based on: 1. Accuracy of items supplied IAW product list, 2. Time to delivery, 3. Cost to the government. All responsible business sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract and will be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.

Organization to be supported/delivery:
OLE National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory
1490 East Main St
Ashland, OR 97520

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is unrestricted and is conducted under the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01. The NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 1000 in size standard in number of employees.

Please submit your quotation (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead or the enclosed SF- 1449 form with DUNS No. and point of contact phone number and e-mail address. Additionally, if your company holds a GSA contract that would apply to this requirement, please provide the contract number. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items for additional submission guidance, and include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with applicable sections completed.

Solicitation Questions Due: 7/6/2023 @ 1500 PD to Thomas_ikner@fws.gov

Quotes Due: 7/14/2023 1700 PD

E-Mail Quote Submission: Thomas_ikner@fws.gov
The full text of any solicitation provision or clause referenced herein may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

In order to have a quote considered for award, respondent must be registered at the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov) as an active vendor by the time an award decision is necessary.