Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Combined Synopsis Solicitation NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PSC: J066 Maint/repair/rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment This is a Combined Synopsi... Combined Synopsis Solicitation NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PSC: J066 Maint/repair/rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment 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 12305B24Q0079 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 FAR FAC 2024-04 May 1, 2024. (iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334516 and the small business size standard is: 1,000 employees. (v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable): See Statement of Work (Attachment 1) (vi) The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Adaptive Cropping Systems Laboratory (ACSL), Beltsville, Md. requires contractor support to provide annual preventative maintenance for Eight (8) Indoor Growth Chamber Units. (vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance: See Statement of Work. (viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is 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. (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services), applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Terms and Conditions. (Attachment 2) (xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Statement of Work. Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, place of manufacture, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. Submit Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Quoted prices must include all applicable costs including FOB shipping costs. Place of Manufacture 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. (xv) Quotes are due May 23 2024, at 3:30pm ET, by email to Tiffany Pimble, at tiffany.pimble@usda.gov. (xvi) Tiffany Pimble may be reached, via email at tiffany.pimble@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by TWO DAYS BEFORE THE SOLICITATION CLOSES; by 3:00pm ET. -End-