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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 12305B20RFQ4033-- is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Solicitation 12305B20RFQ4033-- 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 Eastern Regional Research Center 600 East Mermaid Lane Wyndmoor, PA 19038has a requirement for preventative and maintenance on a SCIEX 6500 Q-trap Mass Spectrometer SN: BL21981304 in accordance with the attached SOW. 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 811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance The small business size standard is $22 Million. No small business set-aside will be used for this solicitation This solicitation incorporates Wage Determination No. 2015?5792 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 technical specifications in the attached SOW and past performance. Relevant past performance is preventive maintenance on similar equipment within the last three years. 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. In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING BY 09/28/2020 3PM: (a) Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks identified above. (b) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation valid for 30 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/. All interested firms must be registered on Contract Opportunities web site in order to obtain an Award/solicitation documents and all information regarding the solicitation. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided.