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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 29, 2004 FBO #1007
SOLICITATION NOTICE

68 -- Rye bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) library

Notice Date

8/27/2004
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

325414 — Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL, 61604
 

ZIP Code

61604
 

Solicitation Number

64PP-4-0058
 

Response Due

9/13/2004
 

Archive Date

9/28/2004
 

Point of Contact

Karen Reddick, Purchasing Agent, Phone 573-875-5291, Fax 573-449-6148, - Karen Reddick, Purchasing Agent, Phone 573-875-5291, Fax 573-449-6148,
 

E-Mail Address

reddickkl@missouri.edu, reddickkl@missouri.edu
 

Description

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 64PP-4-0058 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24B. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 325414. For a company to qualify as a small business, the small business standard is 500 employees. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area (MWA), Plant Genetics Research Unit, Columbia, MO, has a requirement/need for a bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) library from the spring rye (Secale cereale L.) cultivar 'Blanco' using one or two customer-approved restriction enzymes. Assuming an average insert size of at least 130 kb and an estimated rye haploid genome size of 9,600 Mb, the constructed library will have a minimum of 4X coverage, consisting of a minimum of 300,000 clones. The library will be evaluated for insert size distribution, chloroplast DNA content, and genome representation by screening with single-copy markers dispersed throughout the genome. One copy of the library will be required and the 300,000 clones, frozen in glycerol, will be shipped to the Plant Genetics Research Unit in Columbia, MO. The Plant Genetics Research Unit will supply rye seed from the cultivar Blanco from USDA-Sears Genetic Stock Collection. OPTION A: A set of high-density BAC colony filter arrays should be gridded on 22 x 22 cm nylon membranes in a 5 x 5 double-spotted pattern using a Genetix Q-Bot such that filters, each containing 27,648 clones, will represent the complete library. One copy of the filters will be shipped to the Plant Genetics Research Unit in Columbia, MO. THE SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: The rye (Secale cereale L.) Bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) library must meet or exceed these minimum requirements: (1) Must be Secale cereale L. BAC library of 300,000 clones with average insert size greater than 130 kb, or equivalent number of clones to deliver 4X coverage of the 9,600 Mb haploid rye genome. (2) Library must be made using one or two customer-approved restriction enzymes. (3) Clones must be delivered as frozen glycerol stocks in labeled screw-lid vials. (4) Starting plant material to be cv. Blanco which will be provided by the customer. Vendor must provide any requirements for starting material. (5) No restrictions on Government use of library. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quotation without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be found in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far/loadmainre.html. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference are as follows: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Provide with Quote); FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (All Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. The website address for registration is: http://www.ccr.gov); and FAR 52.222-22, Previous Compliance Report. FAR 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 apply to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans; 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332) and FAR 52.233, Protest After Award. The above FAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.ARNet.gov/far/loadmainre.html. SHIPPING: FOB Destination. DOCUMENTS INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a quotation on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price, and extended price; 2) at least 2 to 3 references for the proposed service. References must have received the proposed service within the last three (3) calendar years (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references). References shall be provided for the service quoted (if possible, include email address of contact person for each reference); 3) Duns Number; and 4) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions 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/loadmainre.html. DELIVERY TO: USDA-ARS, Columbia, MO 65211 . QUOTATION PRICE MUST INCLUDE any freight or shipping, as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. DELIVERY DATE DUE: The Government requires delivery on or before 24 weeks from receipt of government-furnished seed, however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. 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 Offeror shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government?s rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Government?s right with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with this response. If any, amendments 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 those documents related to this procurement. Furnish quotations to Karen L. Reddick, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, MWA, Administrative Office, 403 Vandiver Drive, Suite D, Columbia, MO 65202, no later than 2:00 p.m., September 13, 2004. Quotations and other requested documents may be provided by facsimile to (573) 449-6148 if desired. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer at (573) 875-5291 or email below.
 

Place of Performance

Address: USDA, ARS, Plant Genetics Research Unit, 204 Curtis Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Zip Code: 65211

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00658858-W 20040829/040828100354 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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