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Title: Illumina Genome sequencing 30X coverage of whole genome sequencing of 96 DNA samples of rainbow trout
NAICS 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services
PSC - B529 - Special Studies/Analysis- Scientific Data
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number is 12305B24Q0111 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).
(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05.
(iv) This is a full and open acquisition with no set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 541380.
(v) USDA ARS requires sequencing of DNA samples, see Attachment 1-Statement of Work.
(vi) Place of service and acceptance: 11861 Leetown Road, NEA Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture, Kearneysville, WV, 25430.
(vii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(viii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means, the expected outcome of the acquisition, that results from the selection of the lowest evaluated price (evaluated as total cost of all line items) is a technically acceptable quotation, that fully meets all specifications listed.
Technical Acceptability is defined as:
1. Meeting all requirements as defined in the solicitation, to include submission of all Quote submission documents referenced in “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)”. Failure to submit ANY of the required document listed in “Offer Submission Documents (52.212-1 Addendum)” will render your quote non-responsive and thus not eligible for award. Failure to acknowledge any and all amendments will render your quote non-responsive and thus not eligible for award.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
(ix) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Attachment 2- Contract Terms and Conditions
Contract Terms and Conditions
(xii) Quoted prices must include all applicable costs.
(xii) Quotes are due on 07/22/2024 at 2:00 PM EST by email to Rebecca Lumpkin at [email protected] (Must include the Notice ID in the Subject Line)
(xiv) Rebecca Lumpkin may be reached at [email protected] for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 7/16/2024 by 2:00 PM EST.