SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Flaming/Brown Pipette Puller,
- Notice Date
- 8/15/2022 9:03:30 AM
- 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
- 12405B22Q0404
- Response Due
- 8/17/2022 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/01/2022
- Point of Contact
- Jovan Haynes, Phone: 8706728280, Kevin Cloonan, Phone: 559-448-6074
- E-Mail Address
-
jovan.haynes@ars.usda.gov, Kevin.Cloonan@usda.gov
(jovan.haynes@ars.usda.gov, Kevin.Cloonan@usda.gov)
- 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. The solicitation number is 12405B22Q0404 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 334516 � Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing This solicitation document incorporates those provision and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06.� Any quotes not meeting the minimum specifications will not be considered.� Quotes are due: 12 p.m.(noon) central standard time, August 18, 2022 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE SHRS SPECIFICATIONS Flaming/Brown Pipette Puller 1. Introduction: Scientists at the SHRS are using single sensillum (SSR) and electroantennogram (EAG) tools to probe the olfactory organs of invasive insect pests. The goal of these experiments is to identify odors that are detected by these insects that can then be exploited to produce synthetic, attractive, lures to monitor their populations. There is a critical need for very precise glass electrodes in order to achieve these research goals. 2. Scope: The Contractor shall provide the flaming/brown pipette puller, as described. 3. Technical Requirements: Flaming/brown pipette puller. Specifications: A flaming micropipette puller with 115/230 V and 50/60 Hz constant current power supply for the pull solenoid with the ability to produce glass electrodes with tip diameters of less than 0.1 ?m. Further, this pipette puller must have a pressure control and self-contained filtration system for safety purposes. The instrument must be delivered to USDA/ARS/SHRS; Miami, FL and delivered and installed in Laboratory 201, Building 89. Delivery and installation will need to coordinate with SHRS personnel, normal hours of 9:00am -4:00pm Monday-Friday are anticipated. No deliveries are accepted 12:00pm � 1pm, when the main office is closed for lunch. 4. Place of performance: USDA/ARS/SHRS 13601 Old Cutler Road, Bldg 89, Lab 201, Miami, FL 33158 5. Point of Contact: 1) Access to the facility during normal business operations (Monday through Friday, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm) 2) Loading dock, elevator 6. Performance Requirement Measures: A flaming/brown pipette puller in the specifications stated above. Bill to address is: Agricultural Research Service, Administrative and Financial Management SEA Area Administrative Office, Acquisitions & Personal Property/Fleet 2775 F&B ROAD COLLEGE STATION TX 77845 Technical POC: Dr. Kevin Cloonan 559-448-6074 Kevin.Cloonan@usda.gov 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, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees.� DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 ARO, however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer.� Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.sam.gov.� 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 low price, technically acceptable. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, and capabilities of the offeror�s equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 1200 (noon) p.m. central standard time, August 18 2022. Quotations are to be addressed to Jovan Haynes, Purchasing Agent, at jovan.haynes@usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contract Specialist by email.
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/b19dfbb1ec734cf89e297910b05ec1b1/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Palmetto Bay, FL 33158, USA
- Zip Code: 33158
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 33158
- Record
- SN06427591-F 20220817/220815230131 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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