Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS SOLICITATION HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO ATTACH QUESTIONS RECEIVED. THE DEADLINE FOR ASKING QUESTIONS IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR QUESTIONS RECEIVED WITH ACCOMPANYING ANSWERS. THERE ARE NO ... THIS SOLICITATION HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO ATTACH QUESTIONS RECEIVED. THE DEADLINE FOR ASKING QUESTIONS IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR QUESTIONS RECEIVED WITH ACCOMPANYING ANSWERS. THERE ARE NO OTHER CHANGES TO THIS SOLICITATION. 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. Solicitation No. 12505B20S1005114 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-05. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business. For a small company to qualify as a small business, the small business standard is 1,000 employees. The USDA, ARS, lab in Ames, Iowa has a requirement for a digital X-ray system. The Government intends to award a fixed price for the following item as identified in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): X-ray system, per required specifications Required specifications include all of the following: Digital X-ray system that is compatible with Minxray portable x-ray unit (Model HF100/30). System must include digital X-ray detector, 2 batteries, charger, and USB connector. Digital X-ray detector must have a gadolimium oxysulfide scintillator with ISS capture. Should be capable of irradiated side sampling so that lower radiation dosages can be used. Digital detector should have a bit depth of at least 16 and have an IPX3 ratin8 or better (rating for liquid protection). System must also include the laptop and associated software for processing image from the digital X-ray detector. Software should be adjustable for sensitivity, latitude, density, and contrast and should include auto trimming for off center images. Should also include the ability for use of multi-frequency processes to optimize images in tissues of different densities, and the ability to suppress image noise without loss of diagnostic sharpness or contrast. Software should be capable of image magnification and have editing tools. Software should also have image analytics that reject images that fail to meet designated specifications. System digital X-ray detector and laptop must be portable and capable of being used within animal pens or other facilities. For this reason, weight of the digital x-ray machine and laptop should not exceed 15 lbs. Laptop should have a wireless access point for portable applications such that the laptop can be operated up to 15 feet away from the detector. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall provide 1) technical specifications; 2) price and 3) Company's DUNS number. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be found in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference are as follows: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Provide with Quote); FAR 52.204-7, System for Awards Management (ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED AND ACTIVE IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARDS MANAGEMENT DATABASE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN AWARD) The website address for registration is: http://www.sam.gov; and FAR 52.222-22, Previous Compliance Report. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans; 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification; 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items; 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate ; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332) and FAR 52.233, Protest After Award. The above FAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/loadmainre.html. The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that results from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications, (2) Net Price and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. Questions relating to this requirement shall be sent via email to Kristen Turner, Contracting Officer at Kristen.turner@usda.gov and received no later than 3:00 PM (Central), Monday, July 27, 2020. Answers to all questions will be provided in the form of a modification to this solicitation. No phone calls will be accepted. Furnish Quotes no later than 3:00 PM (Central), Monday, August 3, 2020 to Kristen Turner, Contracting Officer at Kristen.turner@usda.gov . Quotes will only be accepted via email, no phone calls will be accepted.