This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, 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. The Eastern Business Service Center (EBSC) is issuing No.AG-32SC-S-16-Calorimeter is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) Total Small Business Set-Aside and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 2005-89 and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516; small business size standard is 1000 Employees. Award of a fixed price Purchase Order is anticipated. The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to the responsible party whose offer, conforming to the RFQ, is determined a best value to the government.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS including Labor, equipment, materials, performance and acceptance: The USDA, ARS, MWA, NSERL, West Lafayette IN has a requirement/need for Isothermal Titration Calorimeter. See attached information for complete specifications. Quoted Price MUST INCLUDE all Materials, Labor, Equipment, freight or shipping, as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. DELIVERY TO: USDA-ARS-NSERL, West Lafayette, IN.

REJECTION OF PROPOSAL: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE System for Award Management (SAMS) DATABASE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN AWARD)

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; 2) at least 3 to 5 references. (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references). References shall include the email address of the person to be contacted; and 3) a completed copy of the provisions FAR 52.212.3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/loadmainre.html

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be found in full text at http:/acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Provide with Quote); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212 5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Attached) also applies to this acquisition.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement.

"This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated products categories."

Furnish Quotes to Mark O. Volk, Contracting Officer, (309)681-6618 [email protected]. Contracting Office, USDA, ARS, EBSC 1815 N. University Street Peoria, Illinois 61604 no later than 2:00 p.m., September 13, 2016.