Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

AMENDMENT 1 (07/12/2022): Q&A and FAR 52.212-3 FAR 52.212-3 has been updated to reflect the current MAY 2022 version. Q&A is also posted, and the amended Combined Synopsis document is attached reflect... AMENDMENT 1 (07/12/2022): Q&A and FAR 52.212-3 FAR 52.212-3 has been updated to reflect the current MAY 2022 version. Q&A is also posted, and the amended Combined Synopsis document is attached reflecting all changes. Question asked: Could you please verify if this system is to be used on humans or animals? Answer: This system will be used on animals - specifically fish. END OF AMENDMENT 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as 100% small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334510, and the business size standard is 1,250 employees. This will be awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable vendor. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the purchase of one (1) Mindray E7 portable ultrasound, Brand Name or Equal, for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) Manchester Research Station. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED COMBINED SYNOPSIS WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH ALL VENDORS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. PLEASE NOTE, ALL BIDS MUST INCLUDE THE FAR 52.204-24 (NOV 2021) COMPLETED PROVISION WITH THEIR QUOTE. AT A MINIMUM, ALL QUOTES SHOULD INCLUDE CONTACT INFORMATION AND UNIQUE ENTITY ID/CAGE CODE.