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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announce... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 number 12561520Q0005 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04. This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees and the PSC Code is 6640. This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): 001). Wireless Fluid Dispensers (Liquid Injection System) Specifications: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois has a need for wireless fluid dispensers (a liquid injection system) that can be utilized to introduce liquids into microbiological flasks under conditions commonly used for growth. The minimum requirements for these dispensers are as follows: Programable dispensing system that can be used to add sterile liquids to culture flasks during microbiological growth experiments. Dispensing units must function independently of each other so that individual culture flasks can be programmed differently (i.e., each culture flask will have a separate dispensing system). Dispensing units must have the ability to be programmed wirelessly and recover data wirelessly After programing each dispensing unit, they must function wirelessly in order to allow them to be used under shaking conditions typical of aerobic microbiological growth (e.g., 50-250 rpm). Dispensing units must have the ability to be used at temperatures between 20-40 degrees Celsius. Dispensing systems must be compatible with straight-neck culture flasks (w/o beaded rim) and 38mm neck diameter. Each dispensing system must be able to hold at least 25 ml of liquid and be able to maintain sterility of that liquid for at least 5 days during typical use. Dispensing systems must be able to accurately dispense as little as 50 microliters and have a maximum flow rate of at least 1 milliliter per minute. Dispensing systems must be compatible with dispensing up to 50% glucose, 75% glycerol, and 75% methanol. Dispensing systems must have the ability to be programmed to dispense single or multiple timed releases of a specific volume or add liquid at a constant feeding rate. Dispensing units must have compatible software for programing and data collection. Minimum of 12 dispensing units sufficient for 12 separate flasks. The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on SF-18 (see attached). Include in quote any delivery charge and credit card fee. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes in writing to aaron.dimeo@usda.gov. To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their DUNS# on their quote. Quotes must be received in writing by no later than March 2, 2020 at 1:00 PM Central Standard Time. Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CST on Friday, February 28, 2020. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.