Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment 1 LIST OF CHANGES: Period Of Performance Start Date changed from 01-SEP-24 to 09-SEP-24 Period Of Performance End Date changed from 01-DEC-24 to 09-DEC-24 Bids due date : 26-AUG-24 changed t... Amendment 1 LIST OF CHANGES: Period Of Performance Start Date changed from 01-SEP-24 to 09-SEP-24 Period Of Performance End Date changed from 01-DEC-24 to 09-DEC-24 Bids due date : 26-AUG-24 changed to 05-SEP-24 at 2300 Eastern Time. All other terms and conditions remain the same. -------------------------- The Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area Administrative office, Acquisition and Personal Property office intends to solicit and award a single firm-fixed-price contract for the purchase of Electroantennogram System for Columbia, MO. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued under Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 12505B24Q0124. This requirement is being solicited under NAICS code 334516, Live Animals, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and is set-aside for 100% Total Small Business. All FAR references are based off FAC 2024-05, Effective 22 May 2024. This firm-fixed-priced award will be awarded as firm-fixed price contract. Delivery to Columbia, Missouri must occur within 120 days of award. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is applicable to this acquisition. An addendum will be added on page 11. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Offerors, is applicable to this acquisition. 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. FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures utilizing Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) factors will be used for the evaluation process. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Factor #1 –Electroantennogram provided meet all the specifications spelled out in Attachment 1. All addressed specifications must be addressed. Failure to not address any of the specifications will result in the vendors quote being found unacceptable. Technical Factor #2 – Past performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Past Performance will be rated on an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” basis. The apparent successful, prospective contractor must have acceptable past performance. System for Award Management (SAM.gov) exclusions list, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) shall be considered as part of the past performance evaluation process. Any past performance that is found to be “negative”, shall result in the entire Past Performance rating as “Unacceptable”. “Negative” is defined as any CPARS past performance evaluation rated less than “Satisfactory”, any Terminations for Default/Cause, or any negative performance references will be rated as ‘Unacceptable’. Note: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.” Any past performance that is found to be “negative”, shall result in the entire Past Performance rating as “Unacceptable” making the overall Technical Acceptability as “Unacceptable”. If an offeror receives an adjectival rating of “unacceptable” in any factor they may not be eligible for contract award. Offeror must sign and date page 3 to acknowledge the 52.252-1 addendum along with all amendments posted to beta.sam.gov for 12505B24Q0124. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and no addendum has been added. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and applicable clauses within 52.212-5 to this acquisition have been marked with an X. Other additional FAR Clauses have been added to this synopsis/solicitation. If they are incorporated by reference in this synopsis/solicitation, use acquisition.gov to read them in their entirety. Submittals Formats: Only Electronic submissions via email will be accepted due to Contract Specialist working remotely. Offers are due to the Contract Specialist, Mrs. Tiffany Reval, at Tiffany.Reval@usda.gov by 11:00 PM (EST) 26 August 2024. For information regarding this synopsis/solicitation, please contact Mrs. Tiffany Reval, at Tiffany.Reval@usda.gov. Only written submitted questions sent via email will be given a response. They will be answered via a Questions from Industry posting to sam.gov. Due to USDA-ARS operating remotely, Mrs. Reval is only available via email. Notice to Offeror(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred. Site Visit: N/A

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Sources Sought Notification for Electroantennogram System This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for informational and planning purposes onl... Sources Sought Notification for Electroantennogram System 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 Electroantennogram System in accordance with the attached Statement of Work 1124224 SOW Electroantennogram System. 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 11:00 p.m. CT on April 22, 2024, to the attention of Tiffany Reval, Contracts Specialist, at tiffany.reval@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: 1. Organization Name; 2. Contact Name, e-mail address and phone number; 3. Organizations UEI number; 4. Business size status for the applicable NAICS code; 5. A statement of interest in any forthcoming acquisition. 6. A statement of capability to perform details of the requirement to include all requirements outlined in SOW. 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. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Introduction: 1.1 The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific inhouse research agency with the mission to deliver scientific solutions to national and global agricultural challenges. The ARS has been tasked to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. The ARS delivers cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture. 1.2 The USDA, ARS, Biological Control of Insects Research Laboratory, located in Columbia, Missouri, has a requirement for an Electroantennogram System. 2. Objectives: This requirement is for an Electroantennogram System and a gas- chromatography electroantennogram detection system. This system allows for analytical procedures that permit the rapid identification of compounds in complex mixtures that stimulate the olfactory sensilla of an insect. Allowing for research to isolate and identify behaviorally active compounds. 3. Specifications: 3.1 Electroantennogram System. 3.1.1 Signal acquisition controller system, Type IDAC-4 including software. 3.1.2 Air Stimulus Controller Unit, Type CS-55. 3.1.3 Effluent conditioner Assembly, Type EC-03. 3.1.4 Micromanipulator, Type MP-22 including universal probe 3.1.5 Combi EAG Probe, Type PRG-3. 3.1.6 Antenna signal simulator 3.1.7 Electrode etching device 3.2 All seven items are required for a fully functioning GC-EAD system. All equipment pieces must communicate and operate on the same software system. 4. Period of Performance: Delivery must be 120 days after receipt of award (ARO). 5. Inspection and Acceptance: All inspections shall be performed by the assigned Contracting Officers Representative.

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This special notice is in accordance with FAR 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Action. This is a notice of intent to make a sole source award and is not a solicitation or request for competitive quo... This special notice is in accordance with FAR 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Action. This is a notice of intent to make a sole source award and is not a solicitation or request for competitive quotes. This award will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deems only one source reasonably available. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ARS, Biological Control of Insects Research Laboratory, located in Columbia, Missouri has a requirement for an electroantennogram system and gas-chromatography electroantennogram detection system. The only commercially available system from Ockenfels Syntech GmbH. USDA-ARS MWA Procurement Office in Peoria, IL intends to make a firm fixed price sole source award under the authority of FAR 13 106 l(b)(l)(i) under the authority of FAR 13.106-l(b)(l)(i), only one responsible source, to: Ockenfels Syntech GmbH Gewerbester. 3 79256 Buchenbach Germany The objective of this sole source award is to procure an electroantennogram system and a gas chromatography electroantennogram detection system. The following specifications are also required: Electroantennogram System. Signal acquisition controller system, Type IDAC-4 including software. Air Stimulus Controller Unit, Type CS-55. Effluent conditioner Assembly, Type EC-03. Micromanipulator, Type MP-22 including universal probe Combi EAG Probe, Type PRG-3. Antenna signal simulator Electrode etching device All seven items are required for a fully functioning GC-EAD system. All equipment pieces must communicate and operate on the same software system. As such, purchase from Okenfels Syntech GmbH. has been determined to be required as they are the only vendor available that meets all of the requirements outlined above. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1000 Employees. The PSC code for this requirement is 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.NO solicitation or solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotations; however, interested vendors that regard themselves as capable of providing a product that can fulfill the requirements are invited to submit responses to the Government for consideration. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by NO later than Friday, May 3, 2024 (05/03/2024) at 11:00AM (CT) to Tiffany Reval at tiffany.reval@usda.gov. NO phone calls will be accepted. The e-mail subject line shall include: 12505B24Q0125 Electroantennogram System. Any submission in response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence as well as be in sufficient enough detail to show that they can provide a product that would meet the Government’s need and that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Again, this is NOT a request for competitive quotes. This notice is for informational purposes only. Responses received shall be considered by the agency; however, determination by the Government whether or not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.