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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service 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 12805B24Q0094 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-01. The associated NAICS Code is 811210 and the Small Business Size Standard is $34 million. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, requires a service plan / agreement for a AB Sciex TripleTOF 5600 (SN BN22421403) Liquid Chromatographs/Mass Spectrometer for Fargo, ND. The Government intends to award single firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The SERVICE ADDRESS is: USDA-ARS-PA Animal Metabolism-Agricultural Chemicals Research Unit 1616 Albrecht Blvd. Fargo ND 58102 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1. Transmittal Summary Letter. A summary cover letter to the submission should provide at a minimum the following (i) Identification of the Point of Contact, current phone number, and email address. (ii) SamUEI Number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number (iii) A list of the submission package contents, (iv) completed clause and provision document. 2. Contractor Quote pricing document. Document shall provide detailed pricing breakout in accordance with the CLIN structure and items requested in accordance with the solicitation document. 3. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government 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 1:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before February 09, 2024. 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.