Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Title: The USDA, ARS, Grape Genetics Research Unit is looking to procure a customized growth chamber to conduct controlled environment research for grapevine breeding. NAICS: 339113 Surgical Appliance... Title: The USDA, ARS, Grape Genetics Research Unit is looking to procure a customized growth chamber to conduct controlled environment research for grapevine breeding. NAICS: 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PSC 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies 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 12305B24Q0125 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 2024-04, May 01, 2024. (iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 339113 and the small business size standard is 800 employees. (v) The USDA, ARS, Grape Genetics Research Unit in Geneva, New York requires a plant growth chamber with control of temperature, humidity, and full spectrum LED lighting in addition to far-red lighting capabilities for growing and manipulating grapevine flowering phenology. A customized growth chamber is necessary to conduct controlled environment research for grapevine breeding. See attached: Specifications (Attachment 1) (vi) Place of service/delivery and acceptance: USDA,ARS GGRU, 15 Castle Creek Drive, Geneva, NY 14456 (Barton Loading Dock) (vii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (viii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applies to this acquisition. (viii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means, the expected outcome of the acquisition, that results from the selection of the lowest evaluated price (evaluated as total cost of all line items) is a technically acceptable quotation, that fully meets all specifications listed. 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, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. Submit SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Place of Manufacturer (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (x) 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. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 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 (Attachment 2) 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 on 09/02/2024 at 2:00 PM PST by email to Rebecca Lumpkin at Rebecca.Lumpkin@usda.gov. (xvi) Rebecca Lumpkin may be reached at Rebecca.Lumpkin@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/29/2024 by 2:00 PM PST.