(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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.
(ii) This is a request for quote solicitation number AG-6395-S-09-0147.
(iii) The solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-32 Effective on July 15, 2009.
(iv) This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses.
NAICS code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees
(v) List of items
0001 - Quantity 1: SC2500N6-1 Smart Cycler II 2 Block Laptop System
0002 - Freight for item 0001
0003 - Quantity 1: SC2500N6-1 Smart Cycler II 2 Block Laptop System IND
0004 - Freight for item 0003
(vi) Cepheid Smart Cyclers
(vii) Delivery FOB Destination 45 days from award date
Item 0001
Grace O'Keefe
Plant Pathologist Identifier
USDA, APHIS, PPQ
105 Buckhout Lab
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
Item 0003
Craig Webb
Department of Plant Pathology
Kansas State University
4024 Throckmorton Plant Sciences
Manhattan, KS 66506
(viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition.
(ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items does not apply to this acquisition
(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their quote. This can also be completed online at https://orca.bpn.gov/
(xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
(xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the following FAR clauses selected:
(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).
(8) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).
(10) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
(18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
(19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755).
(20) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126).
(21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).
(22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246).
(23) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212).
(24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793).
(25) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212).
(26) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).
(32) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, and 109-169).
(34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
(39) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332).
(xiii) There are no additional contract requirements
(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition.
(xv) Quotes are due via mail, email, or fax by 1500 Central Time on 04 August 2009
(xvi)
Nathan Johnson
100 North 6th Street
Suite 510 - C - Butler Square
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone (612) 336-3404
Fax (612) 336-3550
Email: [email protected]