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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 28, 2016 FBO #5392
SOLICITATION NOTICE

B -- PURIFICATION SERVICE OF 3kg OF MOSQUITO REPELLENT PRECURSOR

Notice Date
8/26/2016
 
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 
NAICS
541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
 
Contracting Office
Agricultural Research Service - Western Business Service Center
 
ZIP Code
00000
 
Solicitation Number
AG-4431-S-16-0029
 
Archive Date
9/17/2016
 
Point of Contact
Shalunda S. Mix, Phone: 662-686-5346
 
E-Mail Address
shalunda.mix@ars.usda.gov
(shalunda.mix@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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-4431-S-16-0029 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72. The USDA, ARS, Natural Products Unit at University, MS intends to procure purification services for purification of a mosquito repellent precursor to be used for toxicological evaluation. The purpose of seeking this purification service is to obtain 3kg of the mosquito repellent precursor that the chemist Dr. Kumudini Meepagala at NPURU has developed. NPURU seek this purification be carried out by a company that has large-scale purification capabilities in which the USDA laboratory at NPURU does not have such facilities to carry out the purification work. The following specifications for the purification service project are required: 1. The project includes purification of two isomers of a mosquito repellent precursor. 2. Provides the HPLC and GC-MS analysis of the two purified compounds. 3. Deliver the purified compounds stored in amber colored bottles to the USDA-ARS-NPURU labs within 24 weeks after receiving the mixture of compounds. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. 2) at least 3-5 references (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references). References shall be provided for the service proposed and if possible include the email address of the person to be contacted; and 3) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. 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. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies, with the following clauses 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award, and 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. DELIVERY: FOB Destination. Deliver to USDA, ARS, NPURU, University, Mississippi. QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. 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. 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.fbo.gov. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, 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) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government. 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 technical specifications, descriptive material and capabilities of the offerors equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 12:00 p.m. central standard time, September 2, 2016. Quotations are to be addressed to Shalunda Mix, Contract Specialist, USDA, ARS, WBSC, P. O. Box 225, 141 Experiment Station Road, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225 or emailed directly to shalunda.mix@ars.usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer at (662)686-5346/ shalunda.mix@ars.usda.gov.
 
Web Link
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/2fb35855d4a200626f1534314974e134)
 
Place of Performance
Address: USDA ARS NPURU, UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, UNIVERSITY, Mississippi, 38677, United States
Zip Code: 38677
 
Record
SN04243729-W 20160828/160826235416-2fb35855d4a200626f1534314974e134 (fbodaily.com)
 
Source
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