SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Long Read Real Time Genome Sequencer
- Notice Date
- 5/11/2022 2:42:37 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP STONEVILLE MS 38776 USA
- ZIP Code
- 38776
- Solicitation Number
- 12405B22Q0134
- Response Due
- 5/18/2022 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 06/02/2022
- Point of Contact
- Monte Jordan, Phone: (662)686-5361, Jason Abernathy, Phone: (334)887-3741 ext 120
- E-Mail Address
-
monte.jordan@usda.gov, jason.abernathy@usda.gov
(monte.jordan@usda.gov, jason.abernathy@usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.603 Streamlined solicitation for commercial products or commercial services, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is�12405B22Q0134�and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. This will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS Code is�334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The size standards in number of employees is 1,000. Description of Work: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service (ARS), Soil Dynamics Research Unit (SDRU), Auburn, Al location has a requirement for a long read real time genome sequencer to be provided in strict accordance with attached Specifications document. Seeking contractor to provide the equipment that needs to be equivalent or near equivalent to the Oxford Nanopore GridION MK1 instrument in the following categories: The instrument has the capacity to directly measure nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) based on their direct interaction with a protein-based nanopore. The instrument provides real time acquisition and analysis of data as sample molecules are processed. The instrument provides long read genome sequence data with reads up to 4 Mbp. The instrument has the capacity to produce highly accurate genome sequence data at a quality score of Q20 greater than 99% accuracy. The instrument has the capacity to perform up to five sequencing experiments either concurrently or individually. The instrument is high throughput with yields of 250 Gb of sequencing data per run. Provides hands-on training. Provides 1-year warranty. Ship-to location:� USDA/ARS/SEA, Soil Dynamics Research Unit (SDRU), 990 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36832. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE:� In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by submitting: One (1) original fully completed and signed SF-18 (complete Blocks 13, 14, 15, and 16). Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Specification Sheet. Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. Submit Unique Entity ID & DUNS# with quotation. FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document.� Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. Have an active DUNS and SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24 prior to submission of quotation; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.beta.sam.gov. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. All interested firms wishing to furnish a quotation shall furnish a quotation by Wednesday, May 18, 2022, no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Quotations are to be sent via email to Monte Jordan @ monte.jordan@usda.gov. �Only Email submissions of quotations will be accepted.� All questions pertaining to this solicitation must contain reference to the solicitation number and must be submitted, in writing only via e-mail to monte.jordan@usda.gov no later than COB May 16, 2022. NO telephone inquiries will be accepted. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (beta.sam.gov).
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/915a59ace6ed47dfb5388894f08956e7/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Auburn, AL 36832, USA
- Zip Code: 36832
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 36832
- Record
- SN06324463-F 20220513/220511230104 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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