This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared per the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations/offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation 12305B20RFQ1635-- is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

Solicitation 12305B20RFQ1635 and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circulation FAC 2020-09, dated 08-27-2020

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) issues this Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a firm fixed-price contract on behalf of the Eastern Regional Research Center for a MultiSpectral Imager which meets the following specifications:

1. Integrated system with camera, light source, multispectral scanner and multivariate statistics analysis software.
2. Generate at least 19 spectral bands.
3. Spectral range in wavelength from 365 nm – 970 nm.
4. High resolution CCD camera (2192 x 2192 pixels) with resolution ~40 microns.
5. Rapid imaging and qualitative analysis (less than 10 seconds).
6. Installation and training for MultiSpectral Imager System

The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items.  Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions, evaluation factors and submission requirements.  Award will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

The associated NAICS Code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.  The small business size standard is 1000.

This requirement is a total small business set-aside

Source Selection

The basis for award will be is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that, results from selection of the lowest evaluated price (evaluated as total cost of all line items) technically acceptable quotation that fully meets all specifications to include delivery schedule. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability (to be 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.

AWARD BY FULL QUANTITY

The offeror must submit a price for all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award.

Award will be made to that responsible offeror proposing the lowest total price for all items.

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 identified above.

(b) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation valid for 10 days for Schedule Line Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.

(c) Submit DUNS# with quotation.

(d) Quotes are due NLT 9/26/2020 6PM EST

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.

All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email to [email protected].  Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on government point of entry (GPE) Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/.

All interested firms must be registered on Contract Opportunities web site in order to obtain an Award/solicitation documents and all information regarding the solicitation.  Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided.