MODIFICATION
66 -- Five (5) Analytical Equipment Benches -RFQ
- Notice Date
- 9/19/2021 8:35:47 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 337127
— Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP PEORIA IL 61604 USA
- ZIP Code
- 61604
- Solicitation Number
- 12505B21Q0185
- Response Due
- 9/29/2021 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 10/14/2021
- Point of Contact
- Deborah Hughes, Phone: 3093579908
- E-Mail Address
-
deborah.hughes@usda.gov
(deborah.hughes@usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- 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 12505B21Q0185 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-07. This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 337127 Institutional Furniture Manufacturing business size standard of 500 employees and the PSC code is 6640. The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following products and services: Scope of Work: � The USDA-ARS Plant Science Research Unit (PSRU) in St. Paul, MN is seeking sources for five (5) specialized analytical equipment benches. Background: With the introduction of a new SY and additional directions of research, our laboratory will be getting new analytical equipment that requires some specific types of benches. The forage quality lab is expanding research into alternative bio chemical uses of forages.� New and replacement analytical equipment will be needed and these require specialized benches that address, weight, size and noise characteristics. Vacuum pumps are loud when in continuous operation so there is definitely a safety/health aspect to getting specifically designed and built analytical instrument benches that have designed sound proofing along with powered venting systems. Some equipment requires larger than what is available footprints on benches, and finally the ability to unlock casters allows movement of the equipment for maintenance and space configurations within the lab floor space. Technical Requirements:� We require five (5) specialized laboratory instrument benches, completely assembled to hold specific analytical equipment: Bench 1 Designed for a Gas Chromatograph and Mass Selective Detector Dimensions of (DxWxH) 30in firm x 72in+ x 33+in Weight capacity in excess of 1000 lbs Work surface made of chemically resistant material, frames of steel Fully moveable solidly built casters lockable Integrated noise reduction for vacuum pump that incorporates powered fans (110V) for air circulation Dampening system to isolate pump vibrations with drip and tipping pan audible/visual overheat temperature alarm Have three storage drawers Pull out work area Have cable management on rear of bench Have sit down/stand in area for operator Have mounted electrical 8 outlet surge suppressor, rated min 3840 Joules/97,000 amps Mount option for pull out keyboard Freight to St. Paul, MN Bench 2 Designed for a Gas Chromatograph Dimensions of (DxWxH) 30in (firm) x 72in+ x 33+in. Weight capacity in excess of 1000 lbs Work surface made of chemically resistant material, frames of steel Fully moveable solidly built casters lockable Have one set of 3 drawers wide or 2x sets of 3 narrow Pull out work area Have sit down/stand in area for operator Have cable management to rear Have mounted electrical 8 outlet surge suppressor, rated min 3840 Joules/97,000 amps Mount option for pull out keyboard Freight to St. Paul, MN Bench 3 Designed for a Gas Chromatograph Dimensions of (DxWxL) 34 x 72 x 33+ Weight capacity in excess of 1000 lbs Work surface made of chemically resistant material, frames of steel Fully moveable solidly built casters lockable Have 3 wide or 2x 3 narrow drawers Have sit down/stand in area for operator Pull out work area Have cable management to rear Have mounted electrical 8 outlet surge suppressor, rated min 3840 Joules/97,000 amps Mount option for pull out keyboard Freight to St. Paul, MN Bench 4 Designed for a Liquid Chromatograph with Mass Spec detector Dimensions of (DxWxL) 34 x 72 x 33+ Weight capacity in excess of 1000 lbs Work surface made of chemically resistant material, frames of steel Fully moveable solidly built casters lockable Integrated noise reduction for vacuum pump that incorporates powered fans (110V) for air circulation Dampening system to isolate pump vibrations with drip and tipping pan audible/visual overheat temperature alarm Have platform area for a N2 generator 3 drawers Pull out work area Have cable management on rear of bench Have mounted electrical 8 outlet surge suppressor, rated min 3840 Joules/97,000 amps Freight to St. Paul, MN Bench 5 Designed for a High-Pressure Liquid Chromatograph system Dimensions of (DxWxL) 30in x 60in in x 33+in Weight capacity in excess of 1000 lbs Work surface made of chemically resistant material, frames of steel Fully moveable solidly built casters lockable Have 3 drawers or 2x3 narrow drawers with a shelf for waste container Have shelf area for waste container with pull out tray Pull out work area Have cable management to rear Have mounted electrical 8 outlet surge suppressor, rated min 3840 Joules/97,000 amps The five (5) analytical equipment benches should have all specified options installed with very little to no assembly required by end user. 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 the technical requirements identified in the solicitation. Key Deliverables: Bench designed for a Gas Chromatograph and Mass Selective Detector. Bench designed for a Gas Chromatograph (A). Bench designed for a Gas Chromatograph (B). Bench designed for a Liquid Chromatograph with Mass Spec detector. Bench designed for a High-Pressure Liquid Chromatograph system. Delivery Delivery:� Delivery is to be made to USDA-ARS PSRU located at 1991 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN 55108 (loading dock ground floor access) within 60 days after receipt of order. The vendor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA-ARS St. Paul, MN and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Evaluation Factors: The government intends to award a firm-fixed price award based on the lowest price technically acceptable service. The lowest priced service will be evaluated first; if not found acceptable, the next lowest priced service will be evaluated, and so on until an acceptable service is identified. The government will not review higher priced services if the lowest priced service is determined to be technically acceptable. For a vendor�s services to be considered technically acceptable, they must meet all of the technical requirements identified in the solicitation. The vendor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. 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 deborah.hughes@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. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes�in writing on the SF 1449�to�deborah.hughes@usda.gov by no later than�September 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM�Central Standard Time. Questions in regard to this combined synopsis/solicitation�must be submitted through email�and are due no later than�12:00 PM CST on September 22, 2021.�Answers to any questions received by that time will be�posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA
- Zip Code: 55108
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 55108
- Record
- SN06137543-F 20210921/210920201847 (samdaily.us)
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