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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number AG349BS133399 is being issued as a request for quotation.  The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66.  This requirement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 541711, Size standard is 500 employees. Contractors are responsible for reading and complying with this entire combined synopsis/solicitation and monitoring website, http://www.fbo.gov for any additional information relating to this requirement.

Submission of quotations shall be in accordance with the instructions identified under Item A.5, Instructions for submission of quotations listed below.  All information requested as identified under Item A.5, Items A through E shall be submitted with quotation.  Companies with the demonstrated capability and financial capacity to provide specified services in accordance with the specified delivery schedule are invited to respond to this request.

(A.1) STATEMENT OF WORK - The USDA NCCCWA requires single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping of 960 rainbow trout DNA samples using Axiom myDesign TG arrays for single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping in rainbow trout (O_my_50K) on the GeneTitan Instrument and or equal.  Barcodes or barcoded plates are required for the Government provided DNA samples. Deliverable will include the genotyping data for all the samples and the raw data files in .cel format (CEL files). All data must be provided on external hard drives.  Contractor shall provide all services, supplies, equipment and facilities necessary to provide the deliverable specified in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this document.  

The following performance elements and benchmarks are required:
1. Amount of DNA per sample required is 200 ng of total rainbow trout genome DNA;
2. Minimum sample pass rate of 95%;
3. Minimum average SNP call rate of passing samples must be a minimum of 99%;
4. Minimum of 95% of SNPs must have SNP call rates greater than or equal to 97% over the passing samples;
5. Vendor must have a fully integrated LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) for sample tracking to ensure that there are no errors in matching the genotypes to the samples and must provide barcodes or barcoded plates for the DNA samples;
6. Vendor must have in place a series of quality control (QC) steps during the SNP genotype processing.
7. Completion and return of required data is required within 30 days of DNA samples receipt.

The USDA will provide DNA Samples required for genotyping in 96-well plates within 30 calendar days of award.

(A.2)  DELIVERABLE SHIPMENT AND DOCUMENTATION - Shipment shall be FOB Destination to USDA-NCCCWA, 11861 Leetown Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430. 

Deliverable will include the genotyping data for all the samples and the raw data files in .cel format (CEL files). All data must be provided in external hard drives to the USDA-NCCCWA, 11861 Leetown Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430.  The order number shall be included on all documentation and shipment.

(A.3) The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are available in full text at: http://www.arnet.gov               

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration;
52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards;
52.204-13 - Central Contractor Registration Maintenance;
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal;
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items;
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items;52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items;52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items including subparagraphs:
(8) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations;
(16) 52.222-3, Convict Labor;
(27) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies;
(28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities;
(29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity;
(30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans;
(31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities;
(32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans;
(38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving;
(39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act - - Supplies;
(42) 52.225-13 -- Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases;(47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-CCR Registration;
(49) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party.
52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language;
52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency;
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons;
52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification;
52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts;
52.223-17, Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts;
52.225-25, Prohibition Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification;
52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment;
52.232-11, Extras;
52.232-18, Availability of Funds;
52.232-25, Prompt Payment;
52.232-36, Payment by Third Party;
52.233-1, Disputes;
52.233-3, Protest After Award;
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim;
52.242-17, Government Delay of Work;
52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements;
52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination;
52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form). 

(A.4)  EVALUATION CRITERIA - - The Government contemplates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(A.5)   *** INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTATION ***  QUOTES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ATTENTION OF:    Timothy Smearman, USDA, AFRS, Administration Office, 2217 Wiltshire Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430

QUOTES SHALL BE RECEIVED AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED ABOVE PRIOR TO:  3:00 P.M. (EST) on April 10, 2013.

** NOTICE: QUOTATIONS SENT BY FAXSIMILE OR ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE, WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE, AND WILL BE REJECTED.

** OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT/COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(a) Submit Quotation for work specified under (A.1) Scope of Work.
(b)  Submit two separate Past Performance References with contact information for two recent contracts (within past three years) of contracts similar to the scope of this requirement using the GeneTitan Instrument.
(c) Offeror must have current Registration and completed Online Representations and Certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM).  The System for Award Management (SAM) is online at www.sam.gov .   NOTE: SAM is completely free of charge for both registrants and users.           Offeror certifies, by submission of quotation, that registration in SAM is current to include Online Representations and Certifications as of submission date of quotation in accordance with FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. Registration must remain current through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation.

(A.6) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - - Questions from interested parties shall be submitted in writing to [email protected] and must reference Solicitation number AG349BS133399.

Bid Protests Not Available