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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 06, 2022 SAM #7646
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Photometric Analyzer (Filter Photometer)

Notice Date

11/4/2022 10:12:33 AM
 

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

12505B23Q0001
 

Response Due

11/10/2022 3:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

11/25/2022
 

Point of Contact

Aaron Dimeo
 

E-Mail Address

aaron.dimeo@usda.gov
(aaron.dimeo@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 12505B23Q0001 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08. 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 6640. This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following product(s): 001) Photometric Analyzer (Filter Photometer) Scope of Work: The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Services (USDA-ARS) Midwest Area (MWA) Administrative Office�s Acquisitions & Personal Property/Fleet Team on behalf of the USDA-ARS Corn Soybean and Wheat Quality Research Unit (CSWQRU) located in Columbia, MO is requesting quotes for a Photometric Analyzer (Filter Photometer) to analyze water samples, soil extracts, and plant tissue extracts for a wide range of dissolved constituents Background: The CSWQRU researches the effects of cropping system management practices on soil and water quality and conducts research in support of the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) network. Surface water samples are collected from streams and autosamplers for pH and conductivity measurements plus analysis of nutrients including nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, total nitrogen, phosphate, and total phosphorus. Soil samples and plant tissue samples are collected, ground, and extracted for a wide range of colorimeteric analyses, including nitrate and ammonium. The current laboratory instrumentation does not have the capacity to analyze the range of constituents required. We are seeking a versatile Photometric Analyzer (Filter Photometer) with a high sample capacity to provide the required data in accordance with research objectives and standard EPA, ASTM, and/or USGS-approved analytical protocols. Due to the different types of samples collected, a wide range of concentrations (absorbance range) and analytical methods (filter positions and spectral range) are required. An absorbance resolution of 0.001A or better is required to meet the minimum accuracy and QA/QC requirements of the selected methods. The new Photometric Analyzer (Filter Photometer) will replace an instrument that operated for many years but finally became unusable and unfixable due to internal corrosion. Technical Requirements: Specifications include: Single channel photometric analyzer (filter photometer) Absorbance resolution of 0.001 A or better Minimum absorbance range: 0.0-3.0 A Minimum spectral range: 300 � 850 nm Minimum 10 filter positions Concurrent pH, conductivity, and photometric analysis Automated system for hands-free analysis Shipping and lift-gate delivery to 1406 E. Rollins Road, Columbia MO 65211 (no loading dock available) Operates with 120 V or 240 V power supply Computer and software to run instrument if not built-in 1-year warranty Brand Name or Equivalent: Thermo Scientific Gallery ECM model or equivalent. Key Deliverables: Photometric Analyzer (Filter Photometer) with Electro Chemical Measurement (ECM) and Water Filter N Reduction Module pH and Conductivity Non-Barcoded Sample Rack 18 Accessories (Touch, BCR, Cord, Keyboard, etc.) ECM Start-Up Kit Start-Up Kit IQ Kit Dispensing Nutrient Kit(s) Shipping/Freight/Delivery Delivery: Delivery made via lift-gate delivery to the USDA-ARS Corn Soybean and Wheat Quality Research Unit (CSWQRU) located at 1406 East Rollins Road, Columbia, MO 65211 within 60 days of award. Shipping with lift-gate delivery should be included. There is no loading dock at the receiving facility. The vendor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA-ARS Columbia, MO and will be identified in the award. Evaluation Factors: Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation and basis for award will be Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technically acceptable is define as either (1) providing the specified �brand name� product OR (2) providing an �equal/equivalent� product that meets ALL of the technical requirements identified on the Statement of Work and reiterated in the solicitation description. The Government intends to make one Firm-Fixed Price award based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote received. ""LPTA"" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated first; if NOT found technically acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated, and so on until a technically acceptable quote is identified. The government will NOT review higher priced quotes if the lowest (or a lower) priced quote is determined to be technically acceptable. Note: USA Manufactured products (i.e. products with 60% or more of their value coming from USA Made parts) are preferred and given a special evaluation preference when making an award determination. This preference will be applied as part of the LPTA determination. Please see FAR 25.106 and FAR 25.503 for details. Also, see FAR 25.504-1 and FAR 25.504-4 for examples. Submitting a Quote: Failure to demonstrate compliance with ALL instructions presented herein will constitute sufficient cause to reject a quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be put into considered for award. Vendors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. The applicable FAR clauses and provisions for this acquisition are included with the attached quote submission form (SF1449). The Government anticipates making one Firm-Fixed Price award. Vendors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on�the SF1449�(see attachments) along with all other requested and required documentation (such as completed FAR clauses and provisions) to be included as part of ALL offeror�s responses. The quote should include any and all fees, charges, and/or surcharges. This will be a tax-exempt purchase. Be sure ALL sections of the SF1449 are completed, including entering a response to each line item. Award will be made on the acquisition as a whole (NOT per line item). As such, be certain you can provide ALL of the required products. If any line items are NOT quoted on then the offeror will be disqualified from consideration for award. If a line item will be provided at NO extra charge, please enter it as a $0.00-dollar amount on the SF1449. Also, if the value of any line item(s) is included in the value of one or more-line items, please specify which line items are included under a single price. Included with the SF1449 quote submission for are FAR clauses, a Statement of Work (SOW), and FAR provisions. Be sure to read and review all of the attachments to the SF1449 and to complete any and all additional documentation required as part of your quote submission. Of critical importance is to review the SOW as it contains the requirements for this acquisition. In addition, all submissions should include the FAR clauses and provisions attached to the SF1449 completed in their entirety. The FAR clauses and provisions constitute the terms and conditions for submitting a quote in response to this solicitation as well as the terms and conditions of the anticipated award. The FAR provisions apply to the solicitation and submission of quotes. The FAR clauses apply to the solicitation and submission of quotes as well as to the resulting award. The FAR clauses will be included as part of the resulting award. Please review ALL of the FAR clauses and provisions and be certain to complete all of the FAR clauses and provisions that require the offerors impute (i.e. all boxes are checked and all blanks are filled in). Please ensure your quote will be current and that the price quoted will NOT expire for a minimum of 30 days. To be eligible to be put into consideration for award, ALL vendors who respond to this solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration at the time their quote is submitted. A vendor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is required in order to register. Vendors must also include their UEI# on their quote. The submission and payment of invoices on the resulting award 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 award. NOTE: Prepayment is NOT permitted. Delivery must have been made BEFORE an invoice can be submitted in IPP and approved for payment. Invoices submitted prior to delivery will be rejected. Invoices can be resubmitted once delivery has occurred. Only electronic submissions made via email on the required quote submission form (SF1449) will be accepted (NO verbal quotes made by phone call, quotes submitted by USPS mail, quotes submitted in the body of an email, OR quotes submitted ONLY on company letterhead WITHOUT a completed SF1449 will be accepted). Please email all quotes in writing on the SF1449 along with completed FAR clauses and provisions as well as any other requested and required documentation to�aaron.dimeo@usda.gov by NO later than�Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 5:00 PM�Central Time (CT). NOTE: Be absolutely certain to reference the RFQ number �12505B23Q0001� and/or title of the solicitation �Photometric Analyzer (Filter Photometer)� in the subject, body, and/or attachments on your quote submission email to ensure your submission can be located and attributed to this solicitation. Failure to do so could potentially result in your submission being deemed �unresponsive� and as a result your quote may NOT be put into consideration for award (as your quote may NOT be located when searching the recipients email to ensure all responses to the solicitation have been logged before making an award determination).
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/ae3847b5557c4bbd92ced01d144797a7/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Columbia, MO 65211, USA

Zip Code: 65211

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06510475-F 20221106/221104230057 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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