This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services 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. The solicitation number is 12405B24Q0285 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Equipment Manufacturing.
The USDA, ARS, in Little Rock, AR has a new requirement for a Miltenyi Biotec gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with Heating units, or comparable.
DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 ARO, however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation.
Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line. Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.
The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2.
Responses shall include a quote on company letterhead, to include vendor’s SAM.gov UEI number, technical specifications, descriptive material, product country of origin, unit price per item, capabilities of the offeror’s equipment, discounts for trade-ins, total price to include shipping, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered.
The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; (ii) price; and (iii) past performance, based on F.O.B. Destination. Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government.
AGAR Clauses
452.211-70 Brand Name or Equal.
425.211-71 Equal Products Offered.
452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout
As prescribed in USDA’s Contracting Desk Book 404.804 and 413.302-5, and 416.102, insert the following clause:
MODIFICATION FOR CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (DEVIATION JUNE 2024)
“Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement:
(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.
(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and/or Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.
(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 120 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of
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PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer.
Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.SAM.gov.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, July 20, 2024. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.
QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, July 26, 2024.
Place of Performance:
USDA ARS
Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center
11 Children’s Way
ACNC office N2004
Little Rock, AR 72202
Primary Point of Contact:
Richard Hawthorne
Purchasing Agent
richard.hawthorne@usda.gov.
