SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Genetic Analyzer
- Notice Date
- 9/12/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Plains Area, Area Office, 1001 Holleman Drive East, College Station, Texas, 77840, United States
- ZIP Code
- 77840
- Solicitation Number
- AG-32SD-S-12-MD26
- Point of Contact
- Michael A. Douglas, Phone: (979) 260-9480
- E-Mail Address
-
michael.douglas@ars.usda.gov
(michael.douglas@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-32SD-S-12-MD26 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is a small business set-aside. The NAICS is 334516 and business size is 500 employees. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Grazinglands Research Laboratory, El Reno, Oklahoma has a need for a Genetic Analyzer. The USDA, ARS has a requirement for one Genetic Analyzer with the following minimum specifications. Specifications for Genetic Analyzer Instrument: 1. A capillary electrophoresis system capable of analyzing DNA and RNA fragments ranging in size from 200-40,000bp with an accurate detectable resolution difference of at least 2bp. 2. Fluorescence detection without the need for end labeling of primers. 3. Must support a 12 thru 96 well capillary running capacity. 4. Should be compact - approximate 4' x 4' dimensions. 5. Needs 470 nm excitation/500-600 nm emission wavelengths and CCD. 6. Includes software for data analysis. 7. Includes computer, monitor and peripherals. 8. Start-up reagents. 9. On-site installation and training. 10. Minimum 1-yr warranty (includes repair and support). The contractor shall provide the above item on a Firm Fixed Price basis. Price shall include delivery (FOB Destination) to the USDA, ARS, Grazinglands Research Laboratory, 7207 W. Cheyenne Street, El Reno, OK 73036. Delivery is required within 60 days after award. Each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination. In order to be considered for award offerors shall provide a quotation on company letterhead and include descriptive literature in sufficient detail to evaluate their product against the above minimum specifications. A minimum of 3 references is required and must have received the proposed item within the last three calendar years (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references). The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies, with the following clauses 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233, Protest after award, and FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33,Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; applicable to this acquisition; FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE; FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at; FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained at www.acquisition.gov/far. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. The SAM is the Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. 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.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of these documents (if any). It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the site for release of the solicitation and any related documents. Furnish quotations to Michael Douglas, Contracting Officer, no later than the response date and time listed in this solicitation. Quotations must be received in writing via facsimile, Email or mail to the contacts listed above.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/ARS/SPAO/AG-32SD-S-12-MD26/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA, ARS, Grazinglands Research Laboratory, 7207 W. Cheyenne Street, El Reno, Oklahoma, 73036, United States
- Zip Code: 73036
- Zip Code: 73036
- Record
- SN02880171-W 20120914/120913001737-30b6b0f652f706f2f7f7a243a2c3641f (fbodaily.com)
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