Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

PLEASE READ THE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION AND ATTACHMENTS IN THEIR ENTIRETY. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with th... PLEASE READ THE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION AND ATTACHMENTS IN THEIR ENTIRETY. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12405B23Q0242 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02. This requirement is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The small business size standard is $34.0M. Seeking Contractor: Shall provide one year Preventative Maintenance/Service Plan for Hamilton Starlet Liquid Handling Robot Serial#B203. Robot needs to be maintained and calibrated as well as the tip system needs to be upgraded. Work shall be performed in strict accordance as detailed in attached Statement of Work (SOW). Service Location: USDA, ARS, SEA, Subtropical Horticulture Research Station (SHRS) 13601 Old Cutler Road Miami, Florida 33158 Questions. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be in writing. All questions will be addressed by email only. Submit questions referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0242 electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov. Questions are due on or before May 22, 2023, by 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Quotation Submission. Quotations referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0242 should be submitted electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov by Wednesday, May 24, 2023, no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). No late quotations will be accepted. In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by submitting: Fully completed and signed SF18 Offer page referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0242; acknowledgement of any amendments (if applicable). Provide SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. Firm Fixed-Price quotation (on company letterhead) detailing item description, unit price per item, total price, and delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. The contractor shall provide a breakdown of price with various cost elements (e.g., materials, overhead, labor, sub-costs, etc.). Quotation must be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quotation. Items delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. Rejection of Quotation. Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quotation without further discussion. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting a quotation. Registration is free and you may register online at www.sam.gov. Prospective contractors who have not completed electronic annual representations and certifications at http://www.sam.gov/ in conjunction with required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, shall complete and submit FAR 52.212-3 Alternative 1 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS Representations and Certifications in SAM to be eligible to receive an award for this solicitation. Any amendments and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (SAM.gov). Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation.

Inactive

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitm... This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The USDA/Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting market research to support the USDA/ARS/SEA, Subtropical Horticulture Research Station, Miami, FL location. Seeking contractor to provide: One (1) year Preventative Maintenance/Service Plan to include two (2) Preventative Maintenance (PM) for Hamilton Starlet Liquid Handling Robot (Serial #B203) with Verification services. The Preventative Maintenance/Service Plan is to be performed in strict accordance as detailed in attached Statement of Work (SOW). Responses should include: Organization Name, address, contact phone number, e-mail address, and web site address. Business Size. (Small business versus large business), other socio-economic categories such as Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB-ZONE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged, and Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number and CAGE Code. Tailored capability statements addressing the salient characteristics listed with appropriate documentation supporting capability. Responses to this Notice must be in writing. Telephone inquiries WILL NOT be accepted. Interested parties should e-mail response to monte.jordan@usda.gov on or before Monday, May 8, 2023, no later than 3:00 p.m. CST. Hard copies of the responses are not required and will not be accepted.