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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-32SD-S-16-0024 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87. The NAICS code is 334516, business size standard is 1,000 Employees. The Government intends to issue a firm-fixed price purchase order for this requirement. The USDA, ARS, 9611 S. Riverbend, Ave. Parlier, CA. 93648 has a requirement for one Tecan Infinite M1000 Quad4 Monochromator:

1. Tecan US Inc. 30063849 Infinite Base Unit, M1000 PRO. Premium Quad4 Monochromators
2. Tecan US Inc. 13360002 Power Cable, Microplate Readers and Washers
3. Tecan US Inc. 30064852 Manual, Operating, Infinite M1000 PRO
4. Tecan US Inc. 30034190 Module, Absorbance , Infinite M1000/PRO
5. Tecan US Inc. 30066074 Module, Excitation, Infinite M1000 PRO
6. Tecan US Inc. 30069022 Module, Emission, Infinite M1000 PRO
7. Tecan US Inc. 30034121 Module, Top Read Fluorescence, Infinite M1000/PRO
8. Tecan US Inc. 30033673 Module, Bottom Read Fluorescence, Infinite M1000/PRO
9. Tecan US Inc. 30063850 Module, Luminescence,20D, Infinite M1000 PRO
10. Tecan US Inc. 30053750 Magellan 7.2, 2-site
11. Tecan US Inc. 30066407 Manual, Magellan 7.2

QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Firm-Fixed Price to include delivery and setup (FOB Destination) to the USDA, ARS, 9611 S. Riverbend, Ave. Parlier, CA. 93648. The schedule for delivery and setup for the equipment to the site is not later than 60 days after receipt of award. Each quoter shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination.
2. DUNS number for verification of SAM registration. (www.sam.gov)
3. Include literature sufficient to determine conformance of the equipment to meet or exceed the specifications.
The Contractor must comply with the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, "Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance," dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management," dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, "Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement," dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. The SAM is the Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register online at www.sam.gov. 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 these documents (if any). It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the site for release of the solicitation and any related documents. Furnish quotations to Jeffery Ridenour, Contract Specialist, no later than the response date and time listed in this solicitation. Quotations must be received in writing via facsimile, Email or mail to the contacts listed above.

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