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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 12305B21RFQ041-- is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). 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), has a requirement for a photometric +electrochemical analyzer which meets the following specifications: Can analyze a single aqueous sample simultaneously for alkalinity, ammonium, calcium, iron, magnesium, nitrate, phosphate, potassium, sulfate, urea, copper, zinc, molybdenum, total nitrogen, pH, and electrical conductivity. Should have a 100+ sample capacity and capable of analyzing 100+ water samples for the above analytes rapidly (i.e., within 1-2 hours) to reduce formation of precipitates while samples are loaded on the autosampler. Low per-sample cost of consumables. Ready-to-use reagents available for purchase, and all steps in the analysis should be fully automated, allowing walk-away time for the operator to work on other tasks. Automatically dilutes and repeats analysis of samples with out-of-range concentrations. 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). 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. 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 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://www.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.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A Request for Information announcement only. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Go... THIS IS A Request for Information announcement only. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center is seeking a small business source to provide a photometric + electrochemical analyzer in accordance with the attached specifications. The NAICS code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing The size standard is 1000 As part of its market research, USDA ARS is issuing this RFI notice to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this RFI for information and planning purposes. This RFI is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. No Request For Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ. Responses to this RFI are not quotes on which USDA ARS can issue any contract. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFQ. The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry. All information received in response to this RFI notice marked ""Proprietary"" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry. USDA ARS will not pay for information received in response to this Request. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Request. Please send responses with the subject heading: Photometric Electrochemical Analyzer to falcon.albino@usda.gov by 07/30/2021.