Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This amendment includes additional inadvertently omitted during initial posting. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, a... This amendment includes additional inadvertently omitted during initial posting. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a quotation is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL), Exposure Methods & Measurements Division (EMMD), Sensing and Spatial Analysis Branch. The requirement consists of the following items: Pandora1S Head Sensor Head Sensor with 2 filter wheels of 9 positions each microprocessor and serial connection combining both elements. Filter wheel#1, U340+DIFF, U340, BP300 filters,- Filter wheel#2, equipped with neutral density filter (ND)1, ND2,ND3, ND4, DIFF filters. Quantity 3; Pandora 1S UV/VIS Spectrometer + temperature control housing- Thermo-electric cooler, controller &power supply, Power distribution & system interface electronics, AvaSpec2048x64fiberopticspectrometer, 50 micron slit, grating UC, wavelength range 280nm530nm, resolution 0.6nm, Fiber patchcord 0.22NA, Solarization resistant (HOH),Si jacketing, SMA connectors and 10cm transition tube on both ends; 10m length,- Basic laboratory alignment and field testing. Quantity 3; Pandora1S System Environmental Protection Housing- Internal, rugged mounting frame- System control electronics and harnessing, Quantity 3. Pandora Enhanced Sun Tracker, Dual axis, high precision tracker system, Full hemispherical pointing capability, Weatherized for durable outdoor operation. Qty 3; Pandora 1S Instrument Controller, Ruggerized Instrument Control Computer, 4GB RAM, 256GB SolidState Hard drive, Microsoft Windows 10 – 64 bit, Instrument operation file and BlickO operations software. Qty 3; Head Sensor Shipping Case, SKB, Heavy duty shipping case. Qty 3; Warranty, 12 months parts and labor. Delivery shall be FOB Destination and made within 30 days after award. Delivery shall be made to the following address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. USEPA RTP Shipping and Receiving, 4920 Page Road, Mail Drop H137-3, Durham, NC 27703. Partial orders will not be accepted. Offeror must include all requested items. This acquisition is a total small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333314 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The solicitation number is 68HERD19Q0055. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-02, effective June 5, 2019. This solicitation includes the following clauses and provisions: Clauses: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions; 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance; 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance; 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions; and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders; 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontactors 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference; EPAAR 1552.211-79 Compliance with EPA Policies for Information Resources Management Provisions: 52.203-18 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements-Representation; 52.204-7 System For Award Management; 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting; 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation; 52.209-11 Representation By Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-2 Evaluation ¿ Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.225-18 Place Of Manufacture; 52.225-25 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities Engaging In Sanctioned Activities Relating To Iran-Representation And Certifications; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; EPA-L-15-104 Electronic Submission of proposals/Bids/Offers/Quotes; For 52.212-5 the following clauses apply within: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontractor Awards; 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving; 52.225-3 Buy American Act Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act; 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management. Award will be made on a "Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable" basis. Quotations shall be submitted no later than July 1, 2019 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) via FedConnect.net. Emailed quotes will not be accepted. Interested offerors may submit question to the Contracting Officer until 3:00 pm ET on Jun 27, 2019. Quotations shall include all necessary documentation for the EPA to verify technical acceptability of the proposed equipment to meet the minimum specifications. The EPA anticipates awarding without discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The point of contact for this requirement is Natalia Fisher-Jackson, at (919) 541-3564 or email fisher