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-15-0215 is issued for a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-78. 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.  The USDA, ARS, Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center requires the Holland Scientific, as follows:

LI:001 #6500-105-GeoSCOUT  X GIS Datalogger - Quantity 3

LI:002 #6315-107-Extension Cable (2 meter)-Quantity 4

LI:003 #6315-137-Cable USB A/Mini B Assy 1 Meter Length Black-Quantity 2

LI:004 #6315-096-GEO SCOUT X Power Cable-Quantity 3

LI:005 #6500-040-ACS-470 Spectrally Configurable Crop Canopy Sensor-Quantity 4

LI:006 #6315-910 ACS-470 Spares Kit-Quantity 4

LI:007 #6315-140 GeoSCOUT X GPS/Control Adapter-Quantity 3

This requirement is Holland Scientific brand specific.

Criteria for Award: Lowest Price.

Delivery to the USDA, ARS, Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, 21881 N Cardon Lane, Maricopa, AZ 85138-3004.

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; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies; 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; 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

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).  All businesses must be registered and have an active SAM registration, when submitting their quote. 

Please note your DUNS and payment preference Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Credit Card on your quote. All Electronic Funds Transfers are processed through the Government Smart Pay Invoicing Platform through the Invoice Processing Platform IPP.GOV website.

The offers are due 24 February 2015, 12:00 PM, PST, to [email protected]
Contact Sheri Eiri, 520-316-6314, [email protected] for information regarding this solicitation.