This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial supply item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06, 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 12805B21Q0636 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 size standard 1000.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, PA NORTHERN PLAINS AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FACILITY requires a Chlorophyll Fluorometer. See Attachment 001 in the clauses and provisions document for more detail.   The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detailed in the attached Requirements Document. 

The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
PA NORTHERN PLAINS AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FACILITY
1500 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE
SIDNEY MT 59270

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE:  In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:

1) Submitting a Quote Pricing Document.    
 (a)Pricing document submission indicates acceptance of the noted specifications in Attachment 001.  
 (b)In addition to pricing towards requirement specifications, document information MUST include offeror Quote Reference Number, Quote Expiration Date, Business Name, DUNS #, and Quote Point of Contact (name and email address.) 
2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-54; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
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.

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price.  Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the Lowest Price Technically Available.   See attached clauses and provisions document for more details.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 11AM Mountain Time, on or before September 21st, 2021. Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at [email protected].
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.