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.
(ii) The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAR FAC 2021-05 March 10, 2021.
(iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and small business size standard is 1000 employees.
(v) See attached document (Statement of Work).
(vi) USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), North East Area (NEA), Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) in Orient Point, New York requires a GridION CapEX, Voltrax v2 CapEx and Fongles. *Please see SOW for more information*
(vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, NEA, PIADC 40550 Rt. 25 Orient Point, New York 11957.
(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Award will be made on the basis of best value determination where price is more important than technical. See attached specification sheet for minimum specification.
(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on beta.sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See attached clauses for additional applicable clauses.
(xiv) Questions are due by 26 May 2021. Quotes are due on 3 June 2021 at noon EST by email to Dilynn Rogers at [email protected].