Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The following requirement is a Pre-Solicitation Notice No. 1007351 - for ( Sole Source Vendor: CosmosID, Inc. ) -who has invented and patented an advanced analytical instrument/technology for DNA sequ... The following requirement is a Pre-Solicitation Notice No. 1007351 - for ( Sole Source Vendor: CosmosID, Inc. ) -who has invented and patented an advanced analytical instrument/technology for DNA sequence at the species- strain level or the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Re search Service, prepared in accordance with the format to Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written notice, will not be issued. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06 dated June 5, 2020. This solicitation shall be unrestricted basis - referencing – NAICS - North American Industrial Classification Code 334516. . SHIP TO ADDRESS – USDA, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND 20705 Minimum requirements - In Vitro Evaluation of Food Impacting Gut Microbiota – for the sole source vendor: CosmosID, Inc. DNA sequencing of microbial samples at the species to strain level including bioinformatic analysis comparing alpha and beta diversity between samples. Samples will be shipped overnight on dry ice to the Cooperator for DNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis. CosmosID, Inc. - who has invented and patented an advanced analytical instrument/technology for DNA sequence at the species- strain level. The technology precisely reflects sample composition without bias and loss of diversity. We, in ARS, do not possess better or similar instrument and technology. The sequencing reads will be analyzed for quality and bioinformatics analysis performed. The results will then be sent to the USDA. (1) providing species-strain level identification of the community members within each sample, (2) provide bioinformatical comparisons regarding changes that occuring within the community at a species-strain level in response to dietary components, such as milk, wheat, or lactose. If needed, CosmosID can perform inhouse bioinformatic analysis that goes beyond the metagenomic analysis on the CosmosID cloud. CosmosID capabilities include functional analysis and advanced statistical analysis based on the project goal. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed at the following address: https//www.acqulsition.gov/far. 52.212-5 - Commercial Items (FEB 2016) 52.204-7 - System for Award Management ( JULY 2013) 52.204-13 - System for System for Award Management Maintenance ( JAN 2014) 52.204-16 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JULY 2015) 52.204-16 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance ( JULY 2015) 52.209-2 - Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation ( NOV 2015) 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerers Commercial Items (OCT 2015) 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items ( NOV 2015) 52.223-1 - Bio-Based Product Certification (MAY 2012) 52.232-39 - Enforceability of Unauthorized Obligations ( JUNE 2013) 52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Sub contractors (DEC 2013) 52.237-2 - Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (APR 1984) Vendors who believe they can provide the above, are invited to submit substantiating documentation via email by no later than June 28, 2020 - via email to the following point of contact: John.Wilkinson@usda.gov. No late quotes or vendor questions will be accepted. Oral Communications are not acceptable in response to this requirement. Anticipated award date Is June 29, 2020. Important Note: At the time of the above anticipated award date, the low quote vendor that can meet all of the above requirement, must – already - have their companies Dun and Bradstreet Number - -mandatorlly - already be registered by June 28, 2020 - as both - current and active at the web site: www.sam.gov at phone no. 1-866-606-8220. PLEASE REPLY VIA EMAIL TO: John.Wilkinson@usda.gov – with Your quote by June 28, 2020