Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires a service contract for an existing ThermoFisher Trace 1300 GC/MS. gas chromatograph/mass spec (GC/MS), ... The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires a service contract for an existing ThermoFisher Trace 1300 GC/MS. gas chromatograph/mass spec (GC/MS), which includes a GC-Trace 1300 with AI 1300 autosampler MS-ISQ QD S (Mass Spec). This instrument is used to analyze the fatty acid profiles of the Atlantic salmon families in the breeding program. Period of Performance is One(1)base year and Four(4) Option Years. The equipment is currently NOT on a service contract. Please see attachment 12305B21Q0028 - Solicitation RFQ for full details This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items is prepared in accordance with the format in Far Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented. Additional information included in this notice is in accordance with procurement procedures of Far 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information: 1.) Business name and point of contact; 2.) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3.) Business size; 4.) GSA Schedule number (if any); and 5.) A brief Statement of Capability (no more than three pages), which demonstrates the ability to meet the specialized work requirements above. In addition, include any past performance information on contracts of similar size and scope. Evaluation and basis for Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Electronic responses are mandatory. Information provided will not be used as a part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Interested vendors who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. A determination by the Government not to award this proposed contract action, based on this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses are due: See main posting page/website. Please email all responses to: Claire Anderson, Purchasing Agent: Claire.Anderson@usda.gov