Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A AMENDMENT TO THE SOLICITATION BELOW - THAT ALL VENDORS SUBMITTING QUOTES - SHALL BE REFERENCING SOLICITATION NO. 9587953 as listed at the top of this page - and to - NOT - REFERENCE - THE OR... THIS IS A AMENDMENT TO THE SOLICITATION BELOW - THAT ALL VENDORS SUBMITTING QUOTES - SHALL BE REFERENCING SOLICITATION NO. 9587953 as listed at the top of this page - and to - NOT - REFERENCE - THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION NO. 958793 ENTERED - ORIGINALLY - IN THE DESCRIPTION BELOW. ______________________________________________________________________ This is a combined Synopsis/solicitation for the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Re search Service, prepared in accordance with the format to Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written notice, will not be issued. Solicitation Number 9587953 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01 dated January 22, 2019. This solicitation is reserved exclusively for small businesses with a small business size standard of no more than 1,000 employees -referencing NAICS - North American Industrial Classification Code 334516. U.S. Department of Agriculture - requirement and quantities are listed below - The microscope requested below - must be compatible with - Zen Blue software. The microscope requested below - must be compatible with - existing - USDA Owned -Zeiss AxioCam1cm1 and Axiocam105 color cameras. Zeiss Push & Click Holder - Quantity of 4 - Enclosures for filter sets that are compatible with the reflector turret, that allow for easy removal and installation, with a push and click system to ensure they are positioned correctly Eyepiece PL 10x/23 focusing - Quantity of 2 - required ocular eyepieces for use on binocular observation tube for visual inspection through microscope Folding Eyecup - Quantity of 2 - rubber eyeguard that reduces ambient light when using microscope visually and protects end user from hitting their eyes with ocular eyepieces. Axio Observer 3 - Quantity of 1 - The main inverted manual microscope stand which includes a coded 6 position nosepiece. Equal to the previous generation Axio Observer A1. Antiglare screen - Quantity of 1 - Required protective UV shield when using a fluorescence microscope. Diaphragm Slider for AxioVert 200 & AxioObserver 3 - Quantity of 1 - a mandatory manual shutter for the reflected light path in order to block UV light when switching between fluorescence and transmitted light Z-drive Operation Flat RgtImgr/Obsrvr - a quantity of 1 - a flat fine focus knob used to replace standard knob when a mechanical XY stage is used. Sideport 60N L 80/20 2 position for Observer - a quantity of 1 - a mandatory left sideport for mounting a camera at a later time Illumination Carrier Tilt Back for Observer Z1 or 3/5/7 - a quantity of 1 - a mandatory carrier that holds both the transmitted light source as well as the condenser. Tilts back for easy loading of specimen and access to objectives. Illuminator microLED - a Quantity of 1 - current brighfield transmitted light light source. LED has a functionality lifespan of approximately 50,000 hours. Mechanical stage 130x85 Right/Left - A Quantity of 1 - manual XY stage that allows users to move specimen in a linear X and Y motion Universal Mounting Frame KX - given product name - a quantity of 1 - a universal insert for use on Mechanical Stage 130/85 that hold both standard slides as well as 25mm petri dishes Binocular Observation Tube 45/23 for AxioObserver - a Quantity of 1 - a mandatory viewing tube that provides 2 eyepiece/ocular for visual observation through the microscope Reflector Turret 6x Manual for Observer - A Quantity of 1 - a manual reflector turret with 6 positions. This product holds the individual fluorescence filter sets. Each position is clearly marked by position number and features click stops for simple position by position movement. Glass Cover for FL Turret - A Quantity of 1 - a mandatory optical component that is necessary to properly pass through all illumination through reflected light path Objective Long working Distance A-Plan 10x/0.25Phase 1 - Positive phase - a quantity of 1 - long working distance 10x objective for use with brightfield, phase and fluorescence applications Objective Long working Distance Plan Neofluar 40x/0.6 Corr Phase 2 - a Quantity of 1 - long working distance 40x objective for use with brightfield, phase and fluorescence applications Objective Long working Distance A-Plan 5x/0,15 - a quantity of 1 - long working distance 5x objective for use with brightfield and fluorescence applications Enchanced Contrast Plan-NEOFLUAR 2.5x/0.085 WD=8.8mm - a quantity of 1 - 2.5x objective for use with brightfield and fluorescence applications Condensor Long working Distance 0.55H/Phase 1/2/3/DIC - a quantity of 1 - mandatory transmitted light path condenser that regulates brightfield light path and contains phase annuli. X-Cite Xylis White LED FL Light Source - a quantity of 1 - LED white light source that is necessary for fluorescence illumination. Rated for 20,000 hours and does not require consumable light bulbs or annual alignment. DAPI Filter Set - a quantity of 1 - fluorescence filter set used to image DAPI staining at about 365nm Dual GFP/Red Filter Set - a quantity of 1 - fluorescence filter set used to image GFP and Rhodamine staining at the same time mCherry/TxRed Filter Set - a quantity of 1 - fluorescence filter set used to image mCherry staining at about 620nm Enhanced Transmission EGFP/FITC filter set - a quantity of 1 - fluorescence filter set used to image GFP or FITC staining at about 470nm Dust Cover for Fully assembled Microscope - quantity of 1 - A custom designed cover that fits all the components in the fully assembled system to protect the objectives and components from dust when not in use. SHIP TO ADDRESS - USDA, ARS, NEA, Plum Island Animal Disease Center, 40550 Route 25, Orient, NY 11957 Clauses/Provisions Incorporated by reference: This requirement incorporates one or more clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed at the following address: https//www.acqulsition.gov/far. 52.212-5 - Commercial Items (FEB 2016) 52.204-7 - System for Award Management ( JULY 2013) 52.204-13 - System for System for Award Management Maintenance ( JAN 2014) 52.204-16 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JULY 2015) 52.204-16 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance ( JULY 2015) 52.209-2 - Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation ( NOV 2015) 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerers Commercial Items (OCT 2015) 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items ( NOV 2015) 52.223-1 - Bio-Based Product Certification (MAY 2012) 52.232-39 - !Jnenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations ( JUNE 2013) 52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Sub¬ contractors (DEC 2013) 52.237-2 - Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (APR 1984) Vendors who believe they can provide the above, are invited to submit substantiating documentation and their quote - via email - by no later than May 31, 2019 - to the following U.S. Department of Agriculture - point of contact: John.Wilkinson@ars.usda.gov. No late quotes or vendor questions will be accepted. Oral Communications are not acceptable in response to this requirement. Anticipated award date Is June 5, 2019. Important Note - The low quote vendor - that can meet all of the above requirement - must - have their companies Dun and Bradstreet Number - mandatorily - registered by June 5, 2019 - as both - current and active at the web site: www.sam.gov at phone no. 1-866-606-8220.