Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

SERVICE CONTRACT ON TEN STERIS AUTOCLAVES The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Eastern Regional Research Center, Food Safety and Intervention Technologies ... SERVICE CONTRACT ON TEN STERIS AUTOCLAVES The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Eastern Regional Research Center, Food Safety and Intervention Technologies (FSIT) and Molecular Characterization of Foodborne Pathogens Research Units (MCFP) in V\/yndmoor , PA 19038, is seeking a Service Contract for Ten Government owned Steris Autoclaves at USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center, in V\/yndmoor, PA; in accordance with the terms, conditions,and specifications contained in this document. The Solicitation 12305B20Q0032 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ).This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 (current as of FAC 2020-06) and with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. See solicitation for evaluation factors and submission requirements. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The NAICS is 811219 with a size standard of S20.5M. This procurement is restricted for Total Small Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-A-Side. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS - Service Contract on Ten Steris Autoclaves: SELECTCHOICE AGREEMENT: 20 IN GRV PWR SD STM LABSCI, CAB SN#013640306 LAB 250 GRAV STM CAB VRT SLD SD SN# 032681523 LAB 250 VAC MAN VRT SLD SD CAB STEAM SN#033101407 LAB 250 GRAV STM CAB VRT SLD SD SN#032071614 LAB 250 GRAV STM CAB VRT SLD SD SN#032071615 20X20X38 CENTURY GRAV STR SN#013149902 LAB 250 VAC MAN VRT SLD SD CAB STEAM SN#032751402 LAB 250 VAC MAN VRT SLD SD CAB STEAM SN#032751414 LAB 250 GRV CAB STEAM MAN VRT SLD SD SN#033201105 LAB250 VAC SD STM PRT PWR CAB SN#030891502 LAB250 VAC SD STM PT PWR CAB SN#030911504 LAB 250 VAC SD STM PRT PWR CAAB SN#032681526 Routine Service Provided by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Qualified Provider. Four PM's per year ScheduledMaintenance Labor Scheduled Maintenance Parts Corrective repair at instrument location include Computer support Repair Parts Repair labor Travel Charges Priority Technical Support 24/7 Detailed Service Documentation Period of Performance: One Base Year and four Option Years at Eastem Regional Research Center, 600 E. Mermaid Lane in Wyndmoor, PA 19038. ADDITIONAL QUOTATION INFORMATION: The provision at 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerers - Commercial Items (OCT 2018), applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-1, is amended to include the following clauses by reference: 1. Submission of Offers is amended to include the following: Companies with the demonstrated capability of providing this service must submit a descriptive statement specifically addressing their services, capability, experience and availability. The statement shall be submitted by the day and time specified in the solicitation. Submit your Qualifications, Past Performance, and Pricing information for the proposed services along with the Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 to the Contracting Officer. VIA EMAIL ONLY. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THIS INFORMATION MAY RENDER THE OFFER NON RESPONSIVE. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD will be based on 1) technical capabilities, 2) Past Performance, 3) price and price related factors. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION RELATIVE TO EACH EVALUATION FACTOR MAY RENDER YOUR OFFER NON-RESPONSIVE. Price includes all services, discount terms, and transportation in accordance with the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS identified above. Basis for Award: Award will be made to the offeror offering "best value" to the Government, price and the identified "technical factors· considered. All the technical factors combined are significantly more important than price, however, in the event that offers are considered essentially equal in terms of technical competence, price may become the determining factor in contract selection. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEC 2019), with the quotation. USDA, ARS, Eastem Regional Research Center plans to award a single, firm-fixed price contract to the offerer whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government price and other factors considered. Award may be made without discussions; however, ERRC reserves the right to conduct discussions later if determined necessary by the contracting officer WARRANTY: The Contractor shall provide their standard warranty for this all equipment provided as part of the Contract. Responses are due by 2:00 p.m. CST time, on August 5, 2020, at the USDA, ARS, North East Area. Point of Contact for this acquisition is Mark.Volk@usda.gov