Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Request for Quotations: 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 th... Request for Quotations: 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. USDA - ARS - USMARC is seeking quotations for a DNA Fragmentor with accessories for use in ongoing research. Specifications: Device for the fragmentation of DNA - Quantity of 1 Accessory Kit (Pre-assembled syringes and hydropores + hydrotube (5- >100 kb) for 16 samples) - Quantity of 1 1- The Device must consists of an automated motor controlling simultaneously 8 disposable consumables (syringes and hydropores) and an integrated power supply. - Shearing performance is independent of the source, concentration, temperature, or salt content of a DNA sample - Minimum of 8 hydropore shearing devices must be available for use, each able to produce narrow distributions of DNA fragments with the majority of molecules lyingaround the target size - The shearing consumables must including disposable syringes, hydropores, hydrotubes and adaptors will be inserted into a removable cassette regardless the cassetteis installed or not on the instrument - The length of the resulting fragments is dependent mainly on the fluid flow rate 2- Operating procedure - User-friendly software must allow for up to 8 samples to be processed in parallel without additional user input and without cross-contamination - Software must requires minimal parameters: eg: the concentration and the volume of samples, and the speed of the motor that will determine the fragment fragment sizes 3- Device must have high shearing efficiency and highly reproducible results - Device must allow for the fragmentation of DNA in the range of 5 kb - >100 kb - DNA molecules must reach a minimum and uniform length - Special protocols (for low volumes + high concentration) - Device must be designed to process sample volumes between 65 ul and 500 ul with a concentration range between 0 and 150 ng/l This purchase is subject to the availability of funds. VENDOR MUST BE REGISTERED IN SAM PRIOR TO AWARD. PLEASE INCLUDE GSA CONTRACT NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE) AND DUNNS NUMBER IN QUOTE.THIS IS A "LPTA" DETERMINATION. FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED ARE CHARACTERISTICS, AVAILABILITY, PAST PERFORMANCE AND PRICE. Please include FOB point in quote Deliver to: USDA - ARS - USMARC 844 Rd 313 Clay Center, NE 68933