SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Discrete Photometric Analyzer
- Notice Date
- 8/25/2020 11:18:15 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP STONEVILLE MS 38776 USA
- ZIP Code
- 38776
- Solicitation Number
- 12405B20Q0138
- Response Due
- 9/1/2020 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/16/2020
- Point of Contact
- Jessica P. Pacheco, Phone: 6626865414
- E-Mail Address
-
jessica.pacheco@usda.gov
(jessica.pacheco@usda.gov)
- 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 12405B20Q0138 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08.� The USDA, ARS, Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory has a requirement for a quantity of one (1) Discrete Photometric Analyzer to allow for the testing for acetic acid, citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, oxalic acid, total acids, total phenolics, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and D-Glucose + D-Fructose + Sucrose at the same time. In addition, with this unit the capability to test soil samples and plant tissue for total iron, zinc and various forms or nitrogen such as nitrate and ammonia is needed. The methods used for analysis with the discrete analyzer must be well known enzymatic and colorimetric chemistries optimized to international reference methods. In addition, certified reagents must be offered for lot traceability and ease of use and saving the technician�s time and reducing errors. The Discrete Analyzer must have the following: A Xenon flash lamp which will significantly reduce the operating cost of the instrument over the life-time of the instrument. A filter range of 340- 880 nm with 12 filter positions, which will enable the analysis of the samples of interest. Equipment Requirements: The analyzer must be able to run many different tests simultaneously on a single sample. It should have a minimum of 36 cuvettes with 10 reaction cells, thus enabling up to 200 tests per hour Samples and reagents should be able to be identified with an internal barcode reader Incubation temperature should be controlled between 25 and 60 degrees C The reaction vessels should be discrete disposable cuvettes to minimize contamination Must include 18 position sample rack Quality control should be real-time with user-definable Westgard rules Data management should be via Windows, PC, keyboard and monitor should be included Power Requirements 100-240 V Must include 2 days onsite setup and training Should include a Start-up kit of consumables Should include a one- year warranty with the availability of extended warranties Be delivered to USDA-ARS Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory (TCSHL) 810 Hwy 26 West, Poplarville, MS 39470-7472� Attn. Dr. Ebrahiem Babiker Quotes must include shipping and installation delivered to room 189. Any quotes not meeting the minimum specifications will not be considered.� 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, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) 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 caused 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,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 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; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. DELIVERY: FOB Destination. Deliver to the USDA-ARS Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory (TCSHL) 810 Hwy 26 West, Poplarville, MS 39470-7472. 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 offeror�s 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 2:00 p.m. central standard time, September 1, 2020. Quotations are to be addressed to Jessica Pacheco, Contract Specialist, at jessica.pacheco@usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer by email.
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