SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- bugbox plus anaerobic workstation - APHIS-S-10-401933
- Notice Date
- 5/27/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Administrative Services Division/Contracting, 100 North 6TH Street, Butler Square 5TH Floor, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403
- ZIP Code
- 55403
- Solicitation Number
- APHIS-S-10-401933
- Archive Date
- 8/16/2010
- Point of Contact
- Carol R. Dingess, Phone: 612-336-3208
- E-Mail Address
-
carol.dingess@aphis.usda.gov
(carol.dingess@aphis.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- **PLEASE RETURN PAGE 3 Attachment -1 CHECKLIST WITH BID*** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. BIDS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND NO OTHER WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. DESCRIPTION The United States Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) intends to procure the following items: Bugbox Plus anaerobic workstation and incubator for culture of anaerobic bacteria. The Bugbox Plus anaerobic workstation and incubator for culture of anaerobic bacteria will be used to provide a more consistent environment than anaerobe jars, and will allow culturing of extremely fastidious anaerobic species. It will also allow higher throughput anaerobic testing than is currently available. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: • A compact (small-footprint) anaerobic workstation for sample processing, culturing, and incubation of anaerobic bacteria. • Functions to be performed Anaerobic culture and incubation at controlled temperature and humidity, anaerobic sample processing. • Essential physical characteristics Small footprint. Gloveless entry. Port(s) for cable outlet. Electrical outlets. Entry airlock large enough for bottles and small equipment. Temperature control. Humidification of internal air. Efficient use of anaerobic gasses to minimize cost and waste. LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED : Bugbox Plus Anaerobic Workstation Ultrasonic Humidification System Internal Mains Socket Cable Gland Port for Probe Accessories Dual Stage Regulator - ANO2 Dual Stage Regulator - N2 Dual Stage Regulator - Air, Industry Grade Gas Tank Filter Module, quantity 2 (Sleeves) Medium Cuff Assembly Desired Delivery - 90 days after receipt of order or sooner **All pricing to include any and all costs but not limited to: overhead, general and administrative costs, profit, and transportation FOB DESTINATION DELIVERY ADDRESS: USDA/APHIS/VS/NVSL 1920 Dayton Avenue Ames, IA 50010 *Notice of total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS Code: - 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Equipment Manufacturing Small Business Size: 500Empl NOTICE TO LARGE BUSINESS: The USDA buying activity in Minneapolis, MN is committed to participation of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business in the performance of work under this solicitation and resultant contract. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and may be viewed on the website www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar02/subchaph.html Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) The following clauses are applicable to This solicitation and are included in attachment 1 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Clauses incorporated by reference, have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. (see attachment 1) Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address(es): http://www.acqnet.gov/far/ http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar02/subchaph.html 52.212-1 Instructions to offers Commercial items 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Condition required to implement statutes or executive orders for commercial items CCR Information can be found at http://www.ccr.gov All Responsible sources May Submit a Quotation For Consideration. ***Special Note:*** Offers shall include 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications, Which may be submitted from the website: http://orca.bpn.gov All offers must be signed.. Offeror is responsible for correct input and acceptance of info for on-line registration at time of bid submission. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government. Price, Delivery and other factors considered. The U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS A TAX EXEMPT AGENCY. (EXEMPT FROM STATE AND FEDERAL TAX) Submit emailed quotations to Purchasing Section Carol.Dingess@aphis.usda.gov or fax to (612) 336-3550, Attention Carol Dingess. Quotations are due by June 16, 2010 by 4:00pm Central Time. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used per FAR 12. And 14. A firm Fixed Price Purchase order will be awarded. All pricing to include any and all costs but not limited to: overhead, general and administrative costs, profit, and transportation.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA/APHIS/VS/NVSL, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, Iowa, 50010, United States
- Zip Code: 50010
- Zip Code: 50010
- Record
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