Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared per the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement consti... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared per the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations/offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 12305B20RFQ1389-- is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Solicitation 12305B20RFQ1389-- and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circulation FAC 2020-09, dated 08-27-2020 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) issues this Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a firm fixed-price contract for: The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Invasive Insect Biocontrol and Behavior Laboratory 10300 Baltimore Ave. Bldg. 007 Barc-West Beltsville, MD 20705 requires one small animal metabolic phenotyping system including matching sub-sampler/pump/mass flow meter which meets the following specifications: (1) Provides metabolic measurement of up to 16 animals. (2) Maintains 16 simultaneous individual air flows from 5 mL/min to 200 mL/min. (3) Selects the air flow from each chamber in succession and directs that air flow to external gas analyzers. (4) Six external voltages can be measured by a high resolution (16 bit) analog-to-digital converter. (5) Gas analyzers may include O2, CO2, H2O, or any other detectable gases. (6) Animal activity levels, barometric pressure, ambient temperature and light levels can also be monitored. The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions, evaluation factors and submission requirements. Award will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The associated NAICS Code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1000. This requirement is a total small business set-aside Source Selection The basis for award will be is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that, results from selection of the lowest evaluated price (evaluated as total cost of all line items) technically acceptable quotation that fully meets all specifications to include delivery schedule. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability (to be based on the specifications). The next lowest offer will only be evaluated if the aforementioned quote is not found technically acceptable (and so on). Only one award will be made under this solicitation. AWARD BY FULL QUANTITY The offeror must submit a price for all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award. Award will be made to that responsible offeror proposing the lowest total price for all items. In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: (a) Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks identified above. (b) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation valid for 60 days for Schedule Line Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. (c) Submit DUNS# with quotation. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email to Falcon.Albino@usda.gov. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on government point of entry (GPE) Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/.