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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 09, 2023 SAM #7956
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- YSI Multi-Parameter Sondes & Sensors

Notice Date

9/7/2023 2:06:59 PM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

334513 — Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
 

Contracting Office

USDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP PEORIA IL 61604 USA
 

ZIP Code

61604
 

Solicitation Number

12505B23Q0362
 

Response Due

9/14/2023 9:59:00 PM
 

Archive Date

09/29/2023
 

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 12505B23Q0362 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. The associated NAICS is 334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables, with a small business size standard of less than 750 employees and the PSC is 6680. This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) has need of the following product: YSI Multi-Parameter Sondes & Sensors 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 Soil Drainage Research Unit (SDRU) located at 590 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210 is requesting quotes for four multiparameter water quality sondes with real-time nitrate, conductivity, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen sensors. Background: The USDA-ARS Soil Drainage Research Unit (SDRU) is conducting research in Northwest and Central, Ohio to examine how agricultural conservation practices impact nutrient losses at the edge-of-field. The sondes will allow to measure additional water quality variables in subsurface drainage systems, particularly in settings where there is drainage water management. This will improve our understanding of nutrient and hydrologic dynamics in these systems. The data collected from the sondes will add to our existing dataset to better understand how drainage water management impacts hydrologic losses from agricultural fields in Ohio. The data collected from these sondes can also be used for existing and new projects with LTAR, Ohio State University, University of Kentucky, and other research institutions in which our unit collaborates with. Technical Requirements: Provide and deliver four water quality sondes with sensors with the following characteristics/capabilities: The sondes should be equipped with sensor ports with a central wiper with a depth range of 0-10 meters The sondes should include a nitrate sensor with a range of 0-200 mg/L The sondes should include a conductivity (0-200mS/cm) and temperature sensor (-5 to 50 deg C) The sondes should include a turbidity sensor that reads from 0 - 4,000 FNU The sondes should include an optical dissolved oxygen sensor with a range of 0-50mg/L The sondes should include a communication cable capable of communicating using SDI-12 or Modbus *These multiparameter sondes must be compatible with KOR software (i.e. be made by YSI) to maintain research continuity with existing field equipment* Key Deliverables: Multiparameter Sondes; Qty: 4 Nitrate UV LED Sensor; Qty: 4 Conductivity/Temperature Sensor; Qty: 4 Turbidity Sensor; Qty: 4 Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor; Qty: 4 Central Wiper; Qty: 4 10-Meter Flying Lead Cable; Qty: 1 Signal output adapter-USB; Qty: 1 Conductivity Calibrator; Qty: 1 Turbidity STD; Qty: 1 Nitrate Calibration Standard 10mg/L; Qty: 1 Delivery Delivery: Delivery is to be made to the USDA-ARS SDRU located at 590 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210 within 90 days of award. Evaluation Factors: Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation and basis for award will be Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptable is define as meeting 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. Submitting a Quote: Failure to demonstrate compliance with all instructions may 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 are to submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. The applicable FAR/AGAR clauses and provisions are included in the attachments to this solicitation. The Government anticipates making one Firm-Fixed Price award. Vendors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote�along with all other requested and required documentation (such as completed FAR/AGAR clauses and provisions) that are 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. The solicitation attachments include a fillable PDF, additional information, FAR/AGAR clauses, a Statement of Work (SOW), a sole source justification (for YSI products), and FAR/AGAR provisions. Be sure to read and review ALL of the attachments 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. The FAR/AGAR clauses and provisions constitute the terms and conditions for submitting a quote in response to the solicitation as well as the terms and conditions of the anticipated award. The FAR/AGAR provisions apply to the solicitation and submission of quotes. The FAR/AGAR clauses apply to the solicitation and submission of quotes as well as to the resulting award. The FAR/AGAR clauses will be included as part of the resulting award. Please review ALL of the FAR/AGAR clauses and provisions included in the attachments. The FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 as well as the FAR provisions FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2 are applicable to this solicitation. The clauses listed under FAR 52.212-5(a) are applicable to all solicitations. The clauses marked with an X under FAR 52.212-5(b) and (c) are applicable to this solicitation. The evaluation criteria of FAR 52.212-2 is outlined in the next paragraph. It is strongly advised that a completed copy of the FAR provision FAR 52.212-3 be included with the submission of all quotes (especially if the applicable NAICS or a NAICS with the same or lower small business threshold is not included in a vendor�s SAM registration). A copy of FAR 52.212-3 is provided in the attachments.� Please ensure your quote will be current and that the price quoted will NOT expire for a minimum of 30 days or until September 30, 2023. 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. NO EXCEPTIONS. A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is required in order to register. Vendors must also include their UEI# on their quote. Vendors should also include their SAM status as well as the business size and socio-economic status(es) for the applicable NAICS code. As the Buy American Act applies to this acquisition, vendors are to provide the full legal name of the manufacturer as well as the manufacturing location�s full street address (for USA made) or the country of origin (for foreign made) products included in their quote. A statement or certification from the manufacturer as to the manufacturing street address or country of origin would be preferred. Also, be certain all quotes included your full legal name, physical address, individual unit prices for all items quoted, the total quoted price, an estimated time to delivery or completion, the quote submission date, the quote expiration date, and all other relevant information. 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. Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be submitted through email to aaron.dimeo@usda.gov (NO calls with questions will be accepted) and are due by NO later than�Monday, September 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM�Central Time (CT). Answers to any questions received by that time will be�posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Only electronic submissions made via email will be accepted (NO verbal quotes made by phone call, quotes submitted by USPS mail, or quotes submitted in the body of an email). Please email all quotes in writing along with completed FAR provisions as well as ALL other requested and required documentation to�aaron.dimeo@usda.gov by NO later than�Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 11:59 PM�Central Time (CT). NOTE: Be absolutely certain to reference the solicitation number �12505B23Q0362� and/or title of the solicitation �YSI Multi-Parameter Sondes & Sensors� 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 may 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/741849310bfc4e2cad5e174f2497a809/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Columbus, OH 43210, USA

Zip Code: 43210

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06822954-F 20230909/230907230103 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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