Zeiss Axiolab 5 upright microscope, accessories, Salinas, 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 Zeiss Axiolab 5 upright microscope, accessories, and On-site microscope installation and training at no charge. USDA Salinas, CA.

(A) The solicitation number is 12905B22Q0051 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 2022-03.

(C) This solicitation is issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 333314 the small business size standard is 500.

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

1

430037-9011-000

Axiolab 5 Stand

1

2

420930-9901-000

N-Achroplan 5x/0.15 WD=12.0 M27

1

3

430037-9100-000

Base plate for microscope stand

1

4

425520-9030-000

Binocular phototube 20°/23 (100:0/0:100), upright image

1

5

444036-9000-000

Eyepiece PL 10x/23 Br foc

1

6

444036-9040-000

Eyepiece PL 10x/23 Br foc w/reticle

1

7

467849-0000-000

ND filter 0.25 D32x2mm

1

8

420940-9901-000

N-Achroplan 10x/0.25 WD=6.5 M27

1

9

420950-9901-000

N-Achroplan 20x/0.45 WD=0.63 M27

1

10

420360-9900-000

EC Plan-Neofluar 40x/0.75 WD=0.71 M27

1

11

424225-9001-000

Condsr Abbe 0.9/1.25

1

12

426570-9000-000

Microscopy Camera Axiocam 208 color

1

13

426112-0000-000

C-Mount Adapter 60N C 2/3" 0.5x

1

14

410350-2406-000

Monitor TFT 24" HP Z24n G2

1

15

410201-9911-000

Workstation Compact ZEISS 65 BC (hp Z2)

1

16

000000-2325-868

System config. 1 (hp Z2 TWR G4 Basis)

1

17

410201-1604-000

Memory 16 GB (1x16) DDR4-2666 (hp Z2)

1

18

410380-0200-000

Language pack english US

1

19

410135-1010-320

ZEN starter v3.2 (for modules)

1

20

410136-1037-110

SW ZEN Module Measurement Lic.

1

(E) Description/Statement of Work/Specification:

See attached requirement

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

90 days after award

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 5:00 PM EST March 25th, 2022.

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

Paige.francis@usda.gov

(O) Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to paige.francis@usda.gov no later than March 22nd, 2022.