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Statement of Requirements Project: Procurement of an Automated Biogas Analyzer USDA-ARS, Coastal Plains Soil, Water and Plant Research Center, 2611 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501 GENERAL INFORM... Statement of Requirements Project: Procurement of an Automated Biogas Analyzer USDA-ARS, Coastal Plains Soil, Water and Plant Research Center, 2611 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.0 Scope of Work: Purchase of one Automated Biogas Analyzer 2.0 Background: Automatic methane potential system (gas endeavour) unit, a bench scale laboratory biogas measuring system (hardware and software) that measures bio methane potential (BMP) of any organic matter. Equipment is used to analyze the production of biogas (predominantly methane) from natural (e.g., soils and wastewater) materials for the Center, as well as other ARS units across the United States. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks: Minimum Requirements Must have High precision gas volume and flow meter capabilities for up to 18 parallel gas streams. Must have PC-less operation, with capabilities for data access locally or remotely from any device with web-browser capabilities. Must have Automated measurements with pressure, temperature, and moisture compensation controls. Must be Capable of performing simultaneous batch and continuous sample analyses. Must be Capable of estimating gas composition. Must be Capable of controlling sample agitation (speed, direction, and timing) for up to 18 different gas streams. Must be Capable of measuring methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen (H2), and nitrogen (N2) gases. Footprint must not exceed 60 x 20 x 20 cm. Must have Minimum measurement resolution of 2 mL. Must Ship fully assembled. 4.0 Government Furnished: Not applicable. 5.0 Deliverables/Schedule: Package must be delivered to USDA-ARS, Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center, 2611 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This anno... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12405B24Q0006 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. The USDA, ARS, in Stuttgart, AR has the need for a maintenance agreement for Cummins generators, per the attached statement of work (SOW). This includes (2) service visits annually: (1) Maintenance Inspection and one (1) Full Maintenance Service. Must have the capabability to access the Cummins troubleshooting electronic software to perform a complete diagnostic test required to insure generator setpoints are in operating perimeters. The Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determinations will be incorporated into this contract. Contract terms are for a base plus 4-option years. All responses should include pricing for each year. Please include the solicitation number, 12405B24Q0006, in all email communications. Place of performance: USDA, ARS, 2955 Hwy 130 East, Stuttgart, AR 72160. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the quote without further discussions. 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. QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.sam.gov. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. All questions regarding this solicitation should be emailed to the Contracting Officer no later than 4:00PM CST on December 4, 2023. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material and capabilities of the offeror’s equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 4:00 p.m. central standard time, December 7, 2023. Quotations are to be addressed to Jessica Pacheco, Contract Specialist, at jessica.pacheco@usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contract Specialist by email.

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Sources Sought Notification for a maintenance agreement for Cummins Generators. This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for informational and... Sources Sought Notification for a maintenance agreement for Cummins Generators. This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for informational and planning purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation, nor is it an announcement for a forthcoming solicitation. Submission of any information in response to this notification is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in providing a response. The USDA has a requirement for a maintenance agreement for Cummins Generators in accordance with the attached SOW. Responses to this notification will help to determine the acquisition strategy for any future solicitation. Submission Instructions: Interested vendors are invited to submit a response to this sources sought notification by 4:00p.m. on November 1, 2023 to the attention of Jessica Pacheco, Contract Specialist, jessica.pacheco@usda.gov. All questions are asked to be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contract and will be addressed accordingly. Responses should be no more than 10 pages and include the following information: Organization Name; Contract Name, e-mail address and phone number; Organizations DUNS number; Business size status for the applicable NAICS code; A statement of interest in any forthcoming acquisition. A statement of capability to perform details of the requirement. Interested vendors are instructed to provide only the data requested. No proprietary classified confidential or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any nonproprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Any additional information will not be reviewed by the USDA.