Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined Synopsis/solicitation for the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, prepared in accordance with the format to Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with add... This is a combined Synopsis/solicitation for the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research 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. SOLICITATIION NUMBER 1038945 - is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular2021-05 dated March 5, 2021. This solicitation shall be ( reserved exclusively for small businesses referencing NAICS/ North American Industrial Classification Code 334516 with a size standard threshold of 1,000 employees SHIP TO ADDRESS – USDA, ARS, 10300 BALTIMORE AVE., BLDG 306, RM, 216, BARC-EAST, BELTSVILLE, MD 20705 Minimum Requirements – Part No. 1000002. Chromium Controller and Next Gem Accessory Kit, includes 12 month warranty 10X Genomics is the exclusive supplier of the products listed below. The Chromium Next GEM Single Cell Gene Expression Solution delivers a scalable microfluidic platform for 3’ digital gene expression profiling of up to 80,000 cells per run. In addition, the Feature Barcoding technology enables simultaneous profiling of additional cellular phenotypes (e.g. cell surface proteins,gRNAs). Chromium Controller provides a complete solution for uncovering cell-to-cell gene expression and identifying rare cells in heterogeneous population Clauses/Provisions Incorporated by reference: This requirement incorporates one or more clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. 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.acquisition.gov/far. 52.212-5 - Commercial Items (JULY 2020) 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) 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerers Commercial Items (JUNE 2020) 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items ( OCT 2018 ) 52.223-1 - Bio-Based Product Certification (MAY 2012) 52.232-39 - !Jnenforceability 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) All quotes are due via email to me: John.Wilkinson@usda.gov by July 21, 2021 by 4:00 noon est. Important Note: the vendor who offers the - Best Value to the Federal Government - which meets all of the above USDA end-user requirements-specifications shall be awarded a USDA Purchase Order. Special Note – The vendor - must – already - have their companies Dun and Bradstreet Number --mandatorily - already be registered by July 21, 2021 - as both - current and active at the web site: www.beta.sam.gov at phone no. 1-866-606-8220. Anticipated award date is 2:00 pm est on July 21, 2021