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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 16, 2002 FBO #0257
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Automated Vision Image Analyzer

Notice Date

8/14/2002
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Plains Area Office, 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 230, College Station, TX, 77840
 

ZIP Code

77840
 

Solicitation Number

R33-7MN1-02
 

Response Due

9/5/2002
 

Point of Contact

Michael Douglas, Contract Specialist, Phone (979) 260-9480, Fax (979) 260-9413, - Anduin Jaster, Procurement & Property Assistant, Phone 979-260-9475, Fax 979-260-9413,
 

E-Mail Address

mdouglas@spa.ars.usda.gov, ajaster@spa.ars.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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is R33-7MN1-02 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS is 334516, business size 500 employees. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-08. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center requests the procurement of one Automated Vision Image Analyzer "Name Brand or Equal" to the GrainCheck 312 Analyzer from Foss North America Inc. Our main goal is to develop rice varieties for use in conventional breeding programs that have grain qualities suitable for U. S. consumers. The U. S. market prefers a long, slender type grain whereas some other countries prefer a shorter, fatter grain. Since the variations in different varieties can be extremely small, accurate measurements are a must. Our current method consists of taking a pair of calipers and measuring the length, width and thickness of hundreds of grains of rice. A time consuming and difficult process. The rice analyzer will allow us to take hundreds of measurements quicker and more accurately. The analyzer will also allow us to detect impurities in our seed, such as two varieties being mixed together. Milling yields can be calculated. This information is extremely important to producers. Image analysis is used for rice grading. Rice is usually consumed as whole grain and typical characteristics such as shape, size, uniformity and color are important. The majority of rice consumed and preferred in the US is long grain. Image analysis is also used for assessment of rice quality. Broken kernels have to be minimized and the different rice qualities guarantee a maximum number of broken rice kernels. An image analyzer will help determine if the size of the grains that we are producing will be satisfactory for US consumers. Complete package will include grain analyzer, feeder belt for small grains, color video system, computer preloaded with software to include ability to analyze both broken kernels in milled long grain and brown long grain, monitor, accessory kit, and users manual. The contractor shall perform all delivery, set-up and training so that the Grain Analyzer is complete and ready to use. The Grain Analyzer shall be delivered to the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center, 2890 Hwy 130 E, Stuttgart, Arkansas, 72160. The Government "REQUIRES" delivery no later than 60 days after receipt of order, however, 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 detailing the unit pricing; descriptive literature, brochures, and five references for the proposed equipment. References must have received the proposed equipment within the last three calendar years (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references) shall also be provided for the product quoted. 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 from (a) 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233, Protest after award, and (b) 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 52.232-34,Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than 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, FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), where technical and past performance are more important than price. and apply to this acquisition. 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 http://www.arnet.gov/far. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.eps.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, USDA, ARS, SPA, 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 230, College Station, Texas, 77840, no later than 3:00p.m., September 5, 2002. Quotations my be provided by facsimile to (979) 260-9413 if desired. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the contracting officer at (979) 260-9480 (voice) or email below.
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/USDA/ARS/SPAO/R33-7MN1-02/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: USDA, ARS, DBNRRC, 2890 HWY 130 E, STUTTGART, AR

Zip Code: 72160

Country: U.S.A.
 

Record

SN00141197-F 20020816/020814221826 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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