MODIFICATION
L -- TA Instruments Services
- Notice Date
- 8/12/2021 9:57:08 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199 USA
- ZIP Code
- 39180-6199
- Solicitation Number
- W912HZ21Q4187
- Response Due
- 8/20/2021 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/04/2021
- Point of Contact
- Allison Hudson, Lisa Bucci
- E-Mail Address
-
allison.b.hudson@usace.army.mil, Lisa.Bucci@usace.army.mil
(allison.b.hudson@usace.army.mil, Lisa.Bucci@usace.army.mil)
- 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. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06. This requirement utilizes the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)�with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulation at FAR 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Please see attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Brand Name Justification. Instructions to Offerors �� (a) The Offeror is responsible for reading all information contained in this solicitation and all attachments, if any, posted with it. Offerors should check the www.SAM.gov website often for any information regarding this solicitation and/or amendments to this solicitation. For information concerning this solicitation, please email Allison.B.Hudson@usace.army.mil and Lisa.Bucci@usace.army.mil . � �(b)�Submission of offers. Signed and dated offers are due 20�August 2021, not later than 1:00 PM CST and must be submitted via email to: Allison.B.Hudson@usace.army.mil and Lisa.Bucci@usace.army.mil . Offers may be submitted in writing on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. At a minimum, offers must include: (1)�The solicitation number W912HZ21Q4187;�� (2)�A statement of the business size(s) for which the offeror is registered in www.SAM.gov (e.g. small business, women-owned small business, SDVOSB, etc.) (3)�The name, physical address, mailing address (if different), and telephone number of the offeror as well as the name, title, email, and phone number of the offerors� authorized representative; �(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This includes providing the terms of any standard warranty and technical support. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Unit pricing and extended pricing for each item: CLIN 0001 Base Year; CLIN 0002 Option Year 1; CLIN 0003 Option Year 2; and CLIN 0004 Option Year 3. �State discount terms, if any; (6)�A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and acknowledgement of all Solicitation Amendments. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or that reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from further consideration for award; and (7) Period of validity of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. ��The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror�s initial offer should contain the offeror�s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. ��� **Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice. ** FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) Lowest Price 2) Technically Capability The Government will issue an award to the offeror whose quote is the Lowest Price that is determined to meet at least the minimum requirements to be determined Technically Capable. (1) Technically Capable is defined as the documented capability to meet the minimum requirements of the project as specified in this solicitation and the attached specifications, including evidence of the offeror's capability to provide the items specified and the ability to meet or exceed the specified delivery schedule. It is imperative that the offeror submit sufficient documentation and information for the Government to determine technical capability and quoted price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the Government to determine technical capability and quoted price may be cause for rejection of your quote. (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of provision) SAM REGISTRATION: Pursuant to FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prior to award offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), if you are not registered in SAM, an award CANNOT be made to your company. You may register electronically at http://www.sam.gov. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders � Commercial Items Additionally, the following clauses/provisions located within FAR 52.212- 5 apply to this acquisition: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52-222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.233- 3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; The full text of these FAR clauses can be accessed electronically at website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm. The following DFARS Clauses and Provisions are applicable to this acquisition: DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirement Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials; DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials; DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure; DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea; The full text of these DFARS clauses can be accessed electronically at website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM. Technical Inquiries and Questions All technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted to Allison Hudson via email at Allison.B.Hudson@usace.army.mil and Lisa Bucci�via e-mail at Lisa.Bucci@usace.army.mil. Offerors shall submit questions at least 2 days prior to the closing/response date of the solicitation in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. Offerors are requested to review the specifications in their entirety and review the SAM.GOV website for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/39400545f5bc44d194ff9976b04435c2/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA
- Zip Code: 39180
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 39180
- Record
- SN06094584-F 20210814/210812230125 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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