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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 written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12612120Q0022 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-07. This solicitation will be 100% Total Full and Open. The associated NAICS code is 334513, with a size standard 750 people and the PSC code is 6680 Define Minimum Requirements: The flow Tracker 2 acoustic Doppler velocimetry (ADV) wading discharge measurement system is used in a variety hydrologic applications. For our research application, it is used in open channel streams and rivers, weirs , flumes and tile outlets for the measurement and calculation of water discharge. This instrument system is a replacement from our current aging discharge measurement Flow Tracer 1 .Instruments. The requirements for this instrument can measure discharge in a minimum water depth of 0.79 inches and measure water velocity as low as 0.003ft/s and resolution of 0.0003ft/s. The material must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment consists of Flow Tracker 1 acoustic Doppler Velocimetry and the new item must coordinate, connect with the existing system by utilizing the same ADV technology and data output as the current instruments used in order to ensure data continuity and resolutions. Parts: FT2-HH- FlowTracker2 Handheld Display unit. The Handheld Display unit has an lP67 waterproof rating and includes a color LCD display. Keypad antedate. SmartQc equality control texture, 16GB internal memory, Bluetooth communications, internal USB interlace and cable, removable battery cart edge plus spare ca(ridge, I AA alkaline batteries, and multi-language support. Windows based software for communications, recorder downloading, data processing and data export. Includes shipping case and manual (P0F). FT2-2D – Flow Tracker 2 probe assembly consisting of a 2d side looking 10 MHZ ADV probe (10-cm distance to sampling volume ) and signal conditioning /processing electronics with tilt sensor and auto-velocity Range selection, mounted on a 1.5m cable with a compact 8 pin male wet pluggable connector. FT2-ER- SonTek deluxe 2- piece top setting wading rod 4-ft English increments in tenths of feet: includes bubble level , mounting brackets for FlowTracker 2 Handheld Display unit and ADV sensor and plastic shipping case for both rod and Flow Tracker 2 . Shipping-Shipping for Flow Tracker 2 System This acquisition is for the following items as identified in the Contract Line Item To be eligible, all vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A vendor 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 in SAM. Vendor must include their DUNS# on their capability statements. The NAICS code for the expected acquisition is 334513, with a Size Standard of 750 people and the PSC Code is 6680. Any subsequent procurement will be conducted as a commercial item purchased in accordance with FAR Part 12 and as a Simplified Acquisition Procedure in accordance with FAR Part 13. The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS Ames, IA and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of the Firm Fixed Price Contract. Submitting a Quote: To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. 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) numbers is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their DUNS # on their quote. Invoices are to be submitted and payments will be made through the IPP system. Vendors must be register or register in the IPP system. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on SF-18 (SEE ATTACHED).The quote should include all fees, delivery charges and or surcharges. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes in writing on the sf-18 to Randall.m.reinertson@usda.gov by no later than Sept 1, 2020 at 11:00am Central Standard Time Questions in regards to this combined synopsis must be submitted through email and are due no later than 12:00pm CST on Aug 28 2020. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation