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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, as supplemented with additional informa... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B23Q0166 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-04. (iv) See attached document (Specifications). (v) USDA ARS requires a contractor to provide a CIRAS-4 Portable CO2/H2O Gas Analysis System, Brand Name or Equal per Specifications attached. (vi) Place of delivery and acceptance: USDA,ARS, Food Quality Lab, 10300 Baltimore Ave., Bldg. 010A, Beltsville, MD 20705. (vii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (viii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: (a) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (Quote on company letterhead) detailing the description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. (b ) Submit SAM.gov UEI# with quotation. ( c) Identify Place of Manufacture of item. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit all items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. (ix) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due. (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022), applies to this acquisition. (xi) The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Contract Terms and Conditions (xii) Quoted prices must include all applicable costs including FOB shipping costs. (xii) Quotes are due on 8/16/2023 at 9:00 AM EST by email to Claire Anderson at claire.anderson@usda.gov. (Must include the Notice ID in the Subject Line) (xiv) Claire Anderson may be reached at claire.anderson@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/11/2023 by 9:00 AM EST.