MODIFICATION
66 -- Automated Microplate Dispenser/Washer
- Notice Date
- 8/10/2021 2:14:41 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP PEORIA IL 61604 USA
- ZIP Code
- 61604
- Solicitation Number
- 12505B21Q0117
- Response Due
- 8/20/2021 3:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/04/2021
- Point of Contact
- Aaron Dimeo, Phone: 6088900067
- E-Mail Address
-
aaron.dimeo@usda.gov
(aaron.dimeo@usda.gov)
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12505B21Q0117 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06. The associated NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees and the PSC code is 6630. The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following products: 001) Automated Microplate Dispenser/Washer Scope of Work: The USDA-ARS Virus and Prion Research Unit of the National Animal�Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, IA is requesting quotes for an automated microplate dispenser/washer Background: Our laboratory requires an automated microplate dispenser/washer capable of washing 12-well to 96-well sized plates. Technical Requirements:� Automated microplate dispenser/washer requirements include: Must have configurable dispensing options for 12-96 well plates Must have onboard software so no computer is required Must have an LED user interface for flexible control of instrument Must be capable of individual well mapping Must have indirect dispense, to allow for washing of cells Must be able to dispense a wide volume range (20-30,000 uL) Must include two module arms and one peristaltic dispense pump Must include dual syringe pumps Must include dispense and waste system Must include unit training and installation Minimum 1-year parts and labor warranty Quantity: 1 Note: Quoted products should be USA Manufactured if at all possible. Escorted access to the laboratory must be coordinated in advance for installation and training.� Evaluation Factors:� Lowest price, technically acceptable. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price award based on the lowest price technically acceptable product. The lowest priced product will be evaluated first; if not found acceptable, the next lowest priced product will be evaluated, and so on until an acceptable product is identified. The government will not review higher priced products if the lowest priced product is determined to be technically acceptable. For a vendor�s products to be considered technically acceptable, they must meet all of the technical requirements identified in the solicitation. Key Deliverables: Automated Microplate Dispenser/Washer Instillation Training Delivery: Delivery to be made to USDA, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Building 24, Ames, IA 50010 within 30 days of date of award. The vendor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA-ARS Ames, IA and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Submitting a Quote: To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register.�Vendor must also include their DUNS# on their quote. Also, to be eligible, all vendors must be NDAA 889 Certified. If they do not currently have a NDAA 889 Certification, then they must complete the attached NDAA 889 Certification form and submit it to aaron.dimeo@usda.gov so that they can be added to the list of NDAA 889 Certified vendors. The submission and payment of invoices on the resulting contract will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). As such, vendors must be currently registered or register in IPP in order to be able to submit and receive payment on invoices for the resulting contract. � Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on�SF 1449�(see attached). The quote should include all fees, delivery charges, and/or surcharges. This will be a tax-exempt purchase. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes in writing on the SF 1449 to�aaron.dimeo@usda.gov by no later than�Friday, August 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM�Central Standard Time. Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be submitted through email and are due no later than�5:00 PM CST on Monday, August 16, 2021. Answers to any questions received by that time will be�posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/1b420dada1574fd884583a588d4c0463/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Ames, IA 50010, USA
- Zip Code: 50010
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 50010
- Record
- SN06091195-F 20210812/210811201701 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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