Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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 announce... 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number # 12350B21Q102098 and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-04 through April 2021. (iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and small business size standard is 1000 employees. (v) See attached document for a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable). USDA ARS requires a Hand held Spatial Raman Analyzer Ruggedized handheld device that uses spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) 830nm laser (vii) 30 days After receipt of Order (ARO) BARC EAST at 10300 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD. is place of delivery and acceptance and FOB destination. (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) A statement regarding the applicability of the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. Evaluation will be based on best value with price being more important than technical and past performance. (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on beta.sam.gov by the time quotes are due. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and addenda include [N/A]. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Additional clauses include: 52.204-7 - System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 - System for System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JULY 2016) 52.209-2 - Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (NOV 2015) 52.223-1 - Bio-Based Product Certification (MAY 2012) 52.232-39 - Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUNE 2013) 52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Sub¬ contractors (DEC 2013) EVALATION and BAIS FOR AWARD • Evaluation will be based on best value with price being more important than technical and past performance (xiii) Additional terms: N/A (xiv) Quotes are due on April 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST by email to Cheryl Frazier-Blake at Cheryl Frazier-Blake@USDA.gov (xv) Cheryl Frazier may be reached at Cheryl.frazierblake@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by April 28, 2021.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government ... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is searching for firms who can provide the following: Instrument: Ruggedized, Handheld Spatial Offset Raman Analyzer. As part of its market research, USDA ARS is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. No Request For Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ. Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which USDA ARS can issue any contract. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute a RFQ. The Government does not intend to award a contract or BPAs based only on responses to this Sources Sought. All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. USDA ARS will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought. Please send responses with the subject heading: Ruggedized, Handheld Spatial Offset Raman Analyzer. Cheryl Frazier-Blake@usda.gov by March 23, 2021 by noon EST.