Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ... A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. Requirement: USDA, ARS, PWA, 9611 S Riverbend Ave Parlier, CA 93648 has a requirement to purchase a RS 1800 Q X-ray Irradiator, manufactured by Rad Source Technologies, Inc. Brand Name or Equal is required for this procurement. System Features and Requirements: • Patented QUASTAR® X-ray Emitter Technology • Highest dose rate in the industry for a dedicated cell irradiator • X-ray irradiation source (produces radiation only when "ON") • System has no radioactive source and does not require NRC license • Easy operation – Touch pad, programmable controls • Data Recording Module (User ID, Date, Time, and Total Dose) • System is caster mounted • Safety interlocks • Meets all radiation safety requirements specified in Federal Regulation 21 CFR 1020.40 • Integrated cooling system – no water hook-up required • 1 year or 2400 hours Warranty on Parts, Labor, and Travel (CONUS and Canada) • Installation, On-site Dose mapping, Radiation Survey and Training Included Place of Delivery: USDA-ARS-CPQ 9611 S Riverbend Ave Parlier, CA 93648 FOB Point: FOB Destination (Shipping Included) Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business. Responses should be submitted by 04/23/2021 BY 10:00 am PST to the attention of Derek H Celedon at derek.celedon@usda.gov