Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

*AMENDED* See Far Part 39 Section 508 Attachment. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additio... *AMENDED* See Far Part 39 Section 508 Attachment. 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. The solicitation number is 1019021 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516. Solicitation is a 100% total small business set aside and only qualified offerors may submit quotations. Requirement: USDA ARS WRRC 800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA 94710 Tel: (510)559-5653 Manufactured by Bio-Logic USA Science Instruments. Brand Name or Equal is required for this purchase. In our current research, we propose to make batteries from carbon obtained from agricultural waste. We need two potentiostats (A and B, discussed below) to measure battery characteristics and potential. Potentiostat A is a high speed sampling tester ( expensive per channel cost) for 1 channel (test 1 device per time) for advanced, precise testing. A must meet the following: a. Measure 20 ?s (microseconds) per channel b. Have 6 current ranges from 10 ?A (amperes) to IA in increments of 100 (i.e., 10 ?A, 100 ?A, 1 mA, 10 mA, 100 mA, IA). c. Full-scale range (FSR) of ±2.4 times current range d. Current accuracy of 5 nA e. Voltage accuracy of <0.15 FSR f. Voltage range of -5 V to +5 V g. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) interface that is Internal and one per channel h. Fully automated calibration routine 1. Constant-current to constant-voltage (CC/CV) switch time of 35 ?s J. Rise time of 2 ?s k. DC internal resistance (DCIR) measurement that is fully adjustable 1. Must have a modular design for easy conversion m. Profile simulation control must include current, voltage, power and resistance n. Must include a temperature chamber interface o. Must have local technical support Potentiostat B is an 8 channel, slower speed tester (less expensive per channel) for more general testing that can test 8 devices at a time. B must meet the following: a. Measure ms (milliseconds) per channel b. Have 5 current ranges from 100 ?A (amperes) to 1 A in increments of 100 (i.e., 100 ?A, 1 mA, 10 mA, 100 mA, lA). c. Full-scale range (FSR) of ±1.5 times current range d. Current accuracy of 50 nA e. Voltage accuracy of<0.3 mV ±0.01% of setting f. Voltage range of 0 V to+ 10 V g. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) interface that is Internal h. Fully automated calibration routine 1. Constant-current to constant-voltage (CC/CV) switch time of 300 ?s J. Rise time of 2 ?s k. DC internal resistance (DCIR) measurement that is fully adjustable 1. Must have a modular design for easy conversion m. Profile simulation control must include current, voltage, power and resistance n. Must include a temperature chamber interface o. Must have local technical support Manufactured by Bio-Logic USA Science Instruments. Brand Name or Equal is required for this purchase. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF ITEMS REQUIRED. AGAR Clauses 452.211-71 Equal Products Offered. As prescribed in 411.171, insert the following or substantially the same clause in solicitations seeking offers on a "brand name or equal" basis to allow offerors the opportunity to clearly identify the "equal" item being offered, and to illustrate how that item meets the salient characteristics requirements of the Government. EQUAL PRODUCTS OFFERED (NOV 1996) (a) Offerors proposing to furnish an "equal" product, in accordance with the "Brand Name or Equal" provision of this solicitation, shall provide the following information for each offered "equal" product: Contract Line Item Number (if any): _____________________________ Brand Name or Equal Product identified by the Government in this solicitation: _____________________________________ Offered Product Name: _______________________________________ Catalog Description or part number: _____________________________ Manufacturer's Name: ________________________________________ Manufacturer's Address: ______________________________________ (b) Offerors are responsible for submitting all additional information on the above product necessary for the Contracting Officer to determine whether the product offered meets the "brand name or equal" product's salient characteristics listed in the solicitation. (End of Clause) Solicitation #1019021 is issued as a RFQ. The solicitation document, with the attached clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price purchase order. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure they have the most current information (i.e. Amendments) for the solicitation. No paper solicitation will be available. Question Submission: Interested Offerers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Address ALL questions in WRITING to the issuing office via email derek.celedon@usda.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation. Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal. Quote Submission Instructions: 1. Read the solicitation in its entirety (including the Specifications documents). 2. The quote should include any other documentation deemed necessary such as references. 3. Quotes must be submitted via email by 12:00 PM Pacific Time, Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020 to derek.celedon@usda.gov. 4. This is a Best Value Acquisition. Award of the contract resulting from this solicitation will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal offers the "best value" to the Government, which may not necessarily be the quote offering the lowest price nor the highest technical advantage. In the event two or more offerors within the competitive range are considered essentially equal in terms of technical competence, the Government reserves the right to award to the offeror with the lowest realistic price. FAR 15.101-2 5. The Government may elect to conduct discussions with offerors whose quotes are technically acceptable (or which may be expected to be made acceptable by moderate modification) and fall within the competitive price range. The Government reserves the right, however, to award a contract based on initial offers without conducting discussions. Therefore, each quote should be submitted in the most favorable terms, from a price and technical standpoint. See FAR 9.104-1. 6. USDA-ARS is Tax Exempt. Tax Exemption Certificate: 720564834F. 7. GSA discounts: The USDA is requesting that schedule contractors extend additional discounts to the USDA when making responses to this solicitation. GSA contract schedule holders are able to offer one-time discounts from established Schedule contracts. Schedule contractors can give one buying member a discount without passing the discount on to the entire federal government. This provision allows the contractor to offer and the government to avail itself of spot pricing in the commercial market. 8. Contractor must be registered at SAM.gov (System for Award Management) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ prior to quote submission. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. All quotes must be FOB Destination. Please respond with a firm fixed price quote to the email address below. Offerors are encouraged to provide discounts in their pricing. The Government will evaluate prices offered for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a) - Basis for Award. The clause 52.214-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items and 52.214-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statues or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Commercial Items Clauses are attached. SUBMIT QUOTE TO: derek.celedon@usda.gov