Federal Bid

Last Updated on 17 Sep 2021 at 9 PM
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
New york New york

Mass Spectometer

Solicitation ID 12305B21Q0117
Posted Date 17 Sep 2021 at 9 PM
Archive Date 08 Oct 2021 at 4 AM
NAICS Category
Product Service Code
Set Aside No Set-Aside Used
Contracting Office Usda Ars Nea Aao Acq/Per Prop
Agency Department Of Agriculture
Location New york New york United states 14853

    9/17/21 CHANGES   * **This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to 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. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) North East Area (NEA) issues this Request for Quotes (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 2021-07***

                (ii) The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

                (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAR FAC 2021-06 July 12.

                (iv) This is a full and open competition, the associated NAICS code is 334516. 

                (v) See attached document (Specification Sheet).

                (vi) USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Robert W. Holley Center in Ithaca, NY is seeking to purchase a bench top, high resolution, accurate mass, mass spectrometer *Please see Specification Sheet for additional details*

                (vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, Robert W. Holley Center, 538 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY 14853.

                (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

                (ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means, the expected outcome of the acquisition, that results from the selection of the lowest evaluated price (evaluated as total cost of all line items) is a technically acceptable quotation, that fully meets all specifications listed. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability (based on the specifications). The next lowest offer will only be evaluated if the aforementioned quote is not found technically acceptable (and so on). Only one award will be made under this solicitation based on availability of funding.

In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

(a)        Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Specification Sheet.

(b)        Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.

(c)        Submit DUNS# with quotation.

(d)        Completed SF 1449

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.

                (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on Sam.gov by the time quotes are due.

                (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

                (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See attached clauses for additional applicable clauses.

                (xiv) All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Specialist, via email to [email protected] by 22 September 2021.  Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are due on 23 September at noon EDT by email to, Dilynn Rogers at [email protected].

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

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