Vibe QM3i Seed analyzer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06 and FAR Part 13, 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. The solicitation number is 12805B23Q0539 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01. The associated NAICS Code is 334516.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, located at Lincoln, NE requires Supply and deliver Vibe QM3i Seed and Grain Analyzer, 10 hours remote support package for installation, training, and technical support for this product, including software updates and operational issues, Calibration templates package for wheat, barley and Fusarium detection, include Shipping Costs. Base + 4 years of technical support.  The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.

The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document.

The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:

PA-Wheat, Sorghum and Forage Research Unit

3720 East Campus Loop South

251 Filley Hall, UNL East Campus

Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0937

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE:  In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:

1) Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ.

2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).

FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document.  Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price.  Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole.  The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF OFFERS (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, 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.
Offerors shall provide all requested information referenced in this section. Failure to provide all requested information may result in the proposal not being considered for further evaluation.

Offerors shall submit required documents via email ONLY to laura.nessa@usda.gov

OFFER SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS
1. Transmittal Summary Letter. A summary cover letter to the submission should provide at a minimum the following (i) Identification of the Point of Contact, current phone number, and email address. (ii) Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number (ii) A list of the submission package contents.
2. One (1) original fully completed page 1 of this solicitation and emailed to laura.nessa@usda.gov.
3. Contractor Quote pricing document. Document shall provide detailed pricing breakout in accordance with the CLIN structure and items requested.
4. Contractor shall proof documentation that they are an authorized dealer, manufacturer or reseller of these parts.

Quotations are to be sent via email to Laura Nessa at laura.nessa@usda.gov.

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.