Loren Data's SAM Daily™

FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 05, 2015 FBO #5034
MODIFICATION

A -- Next Generation Sequencing on Anasa Tristis (Squash Bug) genomic DNA

Notice Date

9/3/2015
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

NAICS

541712 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
 

Contracting Office

Agricultural Research Service - Midwest Area
 

ZIP Code

00000
 

Solicitation Number

AG-64PP-S-15-0005
 

Archive Date

9/23/2015
 

Point of Contact

Brionna Wade, Phone: 573-875-5291 x222
 

E-Mail Address

brionna.wade@ars.usda.gov
(brionna.wade@ars.usda.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

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. Solicitation No. AG-64PP-S-15-0005 is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 541712. For a small company to qualify as a small business, the small business standard is 500 employees or less. The USDA, ARS, MWA, Biological Control of Insects Laboratory (BCIRL) has a need/requirement for next generation sequencing on Anasa Tristis (Squash Bug) genomic DNA supplied by BCIRL technicians. End-User requires vendor to sequence the genome, assemble the sequence data into a complete genome, annotate the genes and regulatory areas in the sequence, and supply the resulting sequence data to BCIRL scientists and technicians. The sequencing specifics are: 1) Illumina Library: One standard Illumina DNA library 2) Illumina Sequencing: At least two lanes of 2x100 HiSeq2000 or better (40X coverage) 3) Library and sequencing completed no later than 8 weeks after receiving the genomic DNA sample form BCIRL 4) Assembly to be completed no later than 16 weeks after receiving the genomic DNA sample from BCIRL 5) Annotation to be completed no later than 6 months after receiving the genomic DNA sample from BCIRL 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, and unit price per item and total price; 2) at least 3 to 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) 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.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote 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.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar 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, System for Awards Management (ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE System for Awards Management (SAMS) DATABASE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN AWARD) The website address for registration is: http://www.sam.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 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 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; 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification; 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items; 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate ; 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.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar DELIVERY: FOB Destination. DELIVERY TO: USDA-ARS-Biological Control of Insects Laboratory, Columbia, Missouri. QUOTE PRICE MUST INCLUDE any freight or shipping, as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. DELIVERY DATE DUE: The Government requires assembly to be completed no later than 16 weeks after receiving the genomic DNA sample from BCIRL and annotation to be completed no later than 6 months after receiving the genomic DNA sample from BCIRL, 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. EVALUATION & AWARD FACTORS - The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to the responsible party whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined most advantageous to the government, cost, and other factors considered. Each Quote shall respond to each of the evaluation factors identified below. With the exception of past performance, a technical evaluation will be performed on each quote based solely on the information furnished and not on previous knowledge or associations. The evaluation factors are as follows: (1) Technical Evaluation Factors: A) All quotes will be rated against the technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement. B) Delivery. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any. Furnish Quotes to Brionna D. Wade, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, MWA, University of Missouri, 269 Ag Engineering Building, Columbia, MO. 65211, no later than 10am, September 8, 2015. Quotes and other requested documents may be provided via mail or email: Brionna.Wade@ars.usda.gov, if desired. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer at (573) 875-5291 x222.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/676ca778efe07db1d63ca67ab4eede97)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Biological Control of Insects Research Laboratory, Columbia, Missouri, 65203, United States

Zip Code: 65203
 

Record

SN03870555-W 20150905/150903235952-676ca778efe07db1d63ca67ab4eede97 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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

---

| FSG Index  |  This Issue's Index  |  Today's FBO Daily Index Page |