X-Ray Micro CT Scanner

Closed Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
12805B23Q0894
Agency
Plains Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The USDA Agricultural Research Service Midwest Area is soliciting quotes for an X-ray micro-CT scanner through solicitation number 12805B23Q0894. The agency will evaluate quotes based on technical acceptance, past performance, and price to award a firm fixed price contract. Quotes are due by 9:00 AM Central Time on August 30, 2023. Offerors must have an active SAM registration and address all RFQ requirements.

There are no set-aside designations. The NAICS code is 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing and the size standard is 1,000 employees. The solicitation does not identify any incumbents. The attachment specifies the scanner must have a resolution under 4 micrometers and scan size up to 96 millimeters, with delivery and installation at the USDA Vegetable Crops Research Unit in Madison, Wisconsin by October 31, 2023. Accompanying equipment includes a materials testing stage with a 40-50 Newton load cell accurate to 1% and over 10 millimeters of maximum displacement.

Notice text

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 12805B23Q0894 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1000 Employees.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, located at Madison, WI requires an X-Ray Micro CT Scanner.  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:
USDA-ARS-MWA

1575 Linden Drive

Madison, WI  53706

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.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 9:00 a.m. Central Time, on or before August 30, 2023. Quotations are to be sent via email to David W. Reynolds at david.reynolds2@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.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
Sol_12805B23Q0894.pdf PDF
Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
X-Ray Micro CT Scanner Award Award Notice
X-Ray Micro CT Scanner This notice · Latest solicitation Solicitation

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