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Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information include... Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, 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. The solicitation number is 12805B23Q0493 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and this is an unrestricted procurement thus Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees is not required. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area is in search of a GlotoPeak Instrument (Name Brand or Equal) . The Government intends to award single firm fixed price purchase order.The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is: USDA-ARS-PA-Center for Grain & Animal Health 4008 Throckmorton HallManhattan, KS 66502 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerers shall respond by: 1.Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all documents identified in the RFQ according torequirements as defined in section FAR 52.212-1 Addendum Submission documents, clearly note per itempricing, shipping/handling/delivery costs, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. 2.One (1) original fully completed and signed SF 18 Offer page (complete block 13, 14, & 15),acknowledgment of all amendments by completing blocks 15a, b, and c of the Amendment SF30 3.Quote pricing document. Document shall provide Contractor internal detailed pricing breakout of allpriced elements of the offer. This should include a full price breakout for requirements of all pricedmaterial as defined in the solicitation. This is a Name Brand or Equal requirement, price breakdown mustidentify suggested equal item and a full description of comparison of equal item to name brand is required. 4.Authorized Vendor verification. Provide verification document as an authorized vendor on companyletterhead. No third party or pass-through offers will be accepted. 5.Verification of Buy America Status that the product is made and or assembled in the United States ofAmerica. 6.Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at theGovernment Point of Entry (sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.211-6, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 12:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before July 07, 2023. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@usda.gov . Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award

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Specifications/Salient Requirements GlutoPeak Background and Scope The Agriculture Research Service (ARS) has a requirement for the purchase of a GlutoPeak instrument that rapidly (1?10 minutes/sample... Specifications/Salient Requirements GlutoPeak Background and Scope The Agriculture Research Service (ARS) has a requirement for the purchase of a GlutoPeak instrument that rapidly (1?10 minutes/sample) measures gluten quality/rheological properties in wheat flour and wheat meal using a 3?10 g sample. Instrument must include measuring bowl (qty 2) and mixing paddle (qty 2), refrigerated/heating circulator, computer, and software required for operation. Applicable Documents and Standards None Required Items : 1. 1 each GlutoPeak Instrument with MetaBridge Evaluation Software 2. 1 each Desktop computer for GlutoPeak system/software 3. 2 each Measuring Bowls Part # 11-04-002 4. 2 each Paddles Part # 11-04-007 5. 1 each Refrigerated/heating circulator Part # 10-22-000 Requirements • Instrument performs GlutoPeak rapid test method for gluten quality in white flour and whole wheat meal. • Detects and reports mixing profile through Windows 10-compatible software. • Paddle speed profiles 0 – 3500 rpm • Total of two mixing bowls and two paddles • All components 115V • Computer fully configured with software for collecting and reporting mixing profiles. • Refrigerated circulator to maintain bowl temperature during testing o USB connection and USB cable o Bath lid and drain tap included o No side vents o Working temperature range -20 to 150 °C o Temperature stability ± 0.03° C o Pump capacity flow rate 15 l/min. o Pump capacity flow pressure > 4.8 psi o Refrigerant R134a o Ambient temperatures 5 – 40 °C o Filling volume 3 – 4 li. o All required tubing and connectors required for use with Glutopeak • One year parts and labor warranty coverage Testing and Verification Once commissioned, the equipment will collect and report gluten torque curves with parameter reproducibility for a standard flour sample of ? 5%. Government Furnished Property: None Data Requirements: Operation manual(s) Packaging and Shipping • Delivery to: 4011 Throckmorton PLSC, 1712 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS 66506-5502 All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 12:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before June 26, 2023. interests are to be sent via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@usda.gov .