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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation is attached. The solicitation number is AG-0521-S-17-0012 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).  The acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 334516, business size standard is 1000.This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The Government intends to issue a firm-fixed price service contract for this requirement.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Pullman, WA 99164 has a requirement for a Freeze Dryer:

Minimum Specifications are:

•Needs to be able to hold at least ten tissue plates (L X W X H) 5" X3.25" X 1.75" (12cm X 8.2cm X 4.25cm) with at least 1cm height clearance above the plates.
•Must have trays or rack system
• Benchtop model
•4L sublimated ice holding capacity, no larger than 6L.
•Needs to be self-freeze dryer with manifold compatibility (combination lab freeze dryer).
•Freeze dryer must come with a drying chamber (with the ability to have a manifold in the future).
•Must be compatible with a 163L/min two-stage rotary vane vacuum pump OR the dryer must come with its own vacuum pump.

 Maximum size due to lab space restrictions: L X H X W Dimensions (D x L x H) 30" X 50" X 50"

Each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule (in days after award) as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination

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, with the following clauses; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items; 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained at www.acquisition.gov/far.  

Funding is not currently available, but is anticipated to be received prior to September 30^, 2017.  If possible please provide offers with pricing valid until September 30^, 2017.

Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Offer.

Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. The SAM is the Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. 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.fbo.gov.  Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of these documents (if any). It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the site for release of the solicitation and any related documents. Furnish quotations to Brian Fien, Purchasing Agent at [email protected], no later than the response date and time listed in this solicitation. Quotations must be received by email, facsimile, or mail.  Email is the preferred method.