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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  The solicitation no. AG-81J8-S-14-0624 is issued for a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73. The NAICS code is 334516.  The USDA, ARS, Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center requires a Gamma Spectroscopy System. The spectrometer will consist of three components: 1) High Purity Germanium detector (the spectrometer central part); 2) Digital Signal Analyzer (an electronic signal processing unit); 3) lead shield (an enclosure that protects the detector from natural background radiation). Installation and on-site technical support are required. The proposed purchase is an expansion of an existing gamma spectrometry system currently operating at the facility and consist of three spectrometers (Germanium detectors, signal analyzers, and lead shields). Spectrometer control and data analysis is conducted by Genie 2000 software. The new detector and supporting electronics shall be identical to one of the detectors currently operated (BE5030). Total components: Broad Energy Germanium Detector BE5030-DET Dewar D-30 C-30 RTV Collar Assembly 7500SL-R-RDC-4 CH-PLAN-S-6 ENDC-400-CC 2002CSL CFA-2002C-BE-RCP-CABLE-10, Lead Shield (747), Split Plug (747-3), Tall Table (to support detector enclosure (Table (745-5)), Digital Signal analyzer (Lynx-MCA), Installation, On Site Technical Support. Delivery to the USDA, ARS, Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, 2000 East Allen Road, Tucson, AZ 85719-1596. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (x) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition, with these additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to the acquisition:  52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.223-18, Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; ): 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management; 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party. The full text of all clauses and provisions are available at www.acqnet.gov and http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agarbase/subchaph.html#22871 The offers are due Thursday, July 10, 2014, 12:00 pm EST, to [email protected] Contact Sheri Eiri, 520-316-6314, [email protected] for information regarding this solicitation. All businesses wishing to conduct business with the US. Federal Government are required to obtain a DUNS number and register in SAMS (System for Award Management). The System for Award Management (SAM) is a Web-enabled government wide application that collects, validates, stores and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract award, grants and the electronic payment processes. All businesses must be registered and have an active registration, when submitting their quote. P lease note your DUNS# on your quote and your payment preference.   Â

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