This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, 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. Solicitation S320-00732 is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-61. The 2012 NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 334516. To be considered a small business under this NAICS, offerors must not exceed the 500 employee size standard.
The USDA, ARS, National Animal Disease Center (NADC) has a requirement for a high performance imaging system covering fluorescence and chemiluminescence (qty 1) from Syngene, 5103 Pegasus Court, Frederick, MD 21704. The proposed brand is the G:BOX XX9, part no. 05-GBOX-CHEMI-XX9. This is a brand name or equal solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.211-6. The system consists of the following: 9.0 mega pixel, true 16 bit, -57 deg. C absolute cooled camera; motorized f.95 fixed lens with adjustable focus, aperture and lens feedback (total recall); edge lighting ready; 7 position filer holder - motor driven; UV filter [572-625nm]; UV transilluminator 25x30 cm [302nm]; epi white light LED module; lighting gantry - for all plug and play LED modules; black plastic imaging screen; visible light converter; GeneSys image acquisition software; unlimited copies of gene tools image analysis software; Blue LED Transilluminator, viewing area 20x16cm. All responsible sources with the capability to provide a high performance imaging system with the same or similar characteristics may submit a proposal that will be considered. The Government reserves the right to make a decision whether this requirement is available for competition. Any resulting award from this solicitation will be a fixed price contract. Award will be based on technical acceptability, best value and ability to deliver in 30 days from date of award. Responsible offerors must be able to provide the items within 30 days of date of award.

All offers must be submitted no later than 12:00 P.M. Central Time Tuesday, August 11, 2015 via FAX to 515-337-7247 or email to [email protected].

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