(i) 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 no. AG-81J8-S-14-0516 is issued for a Request for Quote (RFQ).
 (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73. (iv) This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. The NAICS code is 334513 and the small business size standard is 500 employees or less. (v) The USDA, ARS, Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center requires two Holland Scientific Spectrometers, as follows:

ACS-470 Multispectral Sensor Starter Package and Accessories

#6500-040 - Quantity 2 - ACS-470 Spectrally Configurable Crop Canopy Sensor

#6500-100 - Quantity 1 - GeoSCOUT GLS-400 Datalogger

#6500-100 - Quantity 1 - GeoSCOUT GLS-400 Datalogger

#6500-200 - Quantity 1 - FieldCAL SC-1

#6500-040 - Quantity 1 - ACS-470 Spectrally Configurable Crop Canopy Sensor

#6315-095 - Quantity 1 - GeoSCOUT Power Cable (2 Meter)

#6315-100 - Quantity 1 - GeoSCOUT Sensor Serial Cable

#6315-105- Quantity 1 - Extension Cable (1 Meter)

#6315-135 - Quantity 1 - Serial Cable, USB A to USB B, 6.6ft

#6315-032 - Quantity 1 - ASC-470 Sensor Mounting Plate, Steel

#6315-510 - Quantity 1 - 12 VDC 2.1A Wall Adapter, 2.5mm Power Plug

#6315-410 - Quantity 1 - Large Storage Case (P/P), 27.5 by16 by 10 in.

#6315-7101 - Quantity 1 - ACS470 Documentation/Software CD

#6315-231 - Quantity 1 - ACS470 Standard Filter Set

#6315-910 - Quantity 1 - ACS-470 Spares Kit

#6315-231 - Quantity 1 - ACS470 Standard Filter Set

#6315-177 - Quantity 1 - Y connector, Eurofast, 2 to 1

#6315-105 - Quantity 1 - Extension Cable (1 Meter)

#6315-113 - Quantity 1 - Extension Cable (6 Meter)

#6315-910 - Quantity 1 - ACS-470 Spares Kit

#6315-400 - Quantity 1 - Small Sensor Storage Case

#6315-032 - Quantity 1 - ASC-470 Sensor Mounting Plate, Steel

Quantity 1 Crop Circle ACS-470 Mapping Package Extra Sensor Kit

Three-band, active spectrometers with accompanying GPS-compatible datalogging capabilities are required for measuring canopy reflectance in field crops. The system is to be based on the Holland Scientific Crop Circle ACS470, or an equal, and include two sensor heads and one datalogging unit similar to the Holland Scientific GeoScout logger (GLS-420 or similar). Sensor bandwidths should be determined by a standard 12.5 mm interference filters. The system should include a basic starter pack including a calibration head, cables, filters and rugged case for safe transportation of the sensors and datalogger.

(vii) Delivery to the USDA, ARS, Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, 21881 N Cardon Lane, Maricopa, AZ 85138-3004. (viii) 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; 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, Alt II; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. 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

(xi) The offers are due 30 May 2014, 2:30 PM, PST, to [email protected]
(xvi) Contact Sheri Eiri, 520-316-6314, [email protected] for information regarding this solicitation.