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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcem... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 and 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 Government will make an award resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offereor whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the most advantageous to the Government. This acquisition is unrestricted, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 and has a size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-07 effective 08/10/2022. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order. THIS IS NOT AN AUTHORIZED CREDIT CARD PROCUREMENT, INVOICE TO BE SUBMITTED FOR PAYMENT UPON DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE OF EQUIPMENT. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), is seeking to purchase three (3) near infrared (NIR) spectrometer units for three (3) different laboratory locations. The system/equipment/services offered must meet or exceed the specifications/description in the attached statement of work (SOW), Attachment 1, and enough detailed specifications must be submitted with the quote for a technical review to be completed without holding discussions. Non-Manufacturer distributors must provide proof they are an authorized distributor of the equipment they are quoting. If the equipment/services offered is currently covered under an FSS/GSA/GWAC contract, please note this on your quote. APPLICABLE CLAUSES 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance. 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and other Covered Entities (Deviation 20-05). 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Deviation 20-05)(DEC 2020) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer unless SAM registered which must be noted in the quotation. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses: 52.204-10. 52.209-6, 52.222-19, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21; 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-3; 52.225-13, 52.232-34 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. ADDITIONAL CLAUSES TO BE INCORPORATED IN DELIVERY ORDER: 3052-205-70, Advertisement, Publicizing Awards, and Releases. Attachment 2 Additional CBP Clauses Evaluation Award shall be made to the best value, as determined to be the most beneficial to the Government. Please read each section below carefully for the submittals and information required as part of the evaluation. Failure to provide the requested information below shall be considered non-compliant and your quote could be removed from the evaluation process. Quotes shall be evaluated under FAR Part 13.106-2(b) -- Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. The Contracting Officer may issue a purchase order to other than the lowest priced quoter. The Government may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Technical: Technical acceptance is more important than price. Delivery: Leadtime and delivery of equipment is more important than price, but less than technical acceptance. Price: Fair and reasonable price evaluation will be completed with price having the lowest importance for this procurement. Submission shall be received no later than September 9, 2022, 2:00PM EST, to calynda.c.baines@cbp.dhs.gov. No phone inquiries will be accepted, any questions or comments must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist no later than September 2, 2022, 2:00pm EST to the email provided in this announcement. The Government reserves the right to post publicly all questions and answers. Delivery Locations (multiple): See SOW for delivery locations. Any shipping costs must be estimated and included in the quote. Delivery POC will be provided to the awardee only.