Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA/ARL/ATDD, plans to solicit and negotiate on a brand name basis, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (C), with JH Acquisition to procure Environmental Science - Cryogen... The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA/ARL/ATDD, plans to solicit and negotiate on a brand name basis, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (C), with JH Acquisition to procure Environmental Science - Cryogenic Frostpoint Hygrometer Instruments (CFH), quantity of thirteen (13). TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Our requirements for CFH humidity measurements include: 1. Best quality Humidity measurements 2. Fully digital transmission 3. Water resistant 4. Continuous outdoor use A tracking device is added to each package. If possible, the CFH instruments will be recovered and re-used. DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE: Qty of 7 will be shipped to Lamont, Ok Qty of 6 will be shipped to Beltsville, MD Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by September 13, 2019 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Evidence must be provided of ability to provide the required service. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A contract will be issued in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This solicitation is a small business set aside. The associated FSC for this is 6660, and the associated NAICS Code is 334516. This action is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Please confirm your SAM account accurately reflects your business size. Offers will be evaluated based on price, proven technical capabilities, and the factors set forth above. An award will be made to the entity who can meet the specific requirements and is most advantageous to the Government considering price and other related factors on an all or none basis. This will be a firm fixed-price purchase order, with payment terms of Net 30. No other additional contractual terms and conditions are applicable. In order to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, ALL Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) All proposals are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 3:00 pm, EST, on Friday, September 13, 2019. Reference Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number NRMAC100-19-01232 in your quotation. All proposals must be submitted via electronics means (e-mail) to Barbara.Shifflett@noaa.gov or by fax to 865-220-1733. The anticipated award date is on or around September 15, 2019. Questions pertaining to this special notice must be submitted in writing to Barbara Shifflett, Contracting Officer.