This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the

format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this

notice. This announcement and its attachments constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are

being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is

12305B20Q1011819 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document

incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-

08. The associated NAICS Code is 333111 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000

Employees.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service in Beltsville, MD requires services for SIngle Cell RNA Sequencing.  The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.

The requirements are further detailed in the attached Specifications Document. In order to be considered for award Offerors shall respond by 1) Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note pricing of the equipment, any shipping/handling/delivery costs and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration, the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.; and 3) Provide the completed FAR 52.204-24 Representation.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (beta.sam.gov). The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance, and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 12:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before Thursday, September 17, 2020. Quotations are to be sent via email to Terry Krutz at [email protected].

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.