Micro-Oxymax 20 Channel Respirometer for Albany, CA

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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.

ii. The solicitation number is RFQ # 12905B24Q0167 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03 February 23, 2024 found at www.https://www.acquisition.gov/

iv. This solicitation is issued as Unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000.

v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of Issue Unit Price Total Price
1 Base Micro-Oxymax 120VAC Single Channel 1 EA $ - $ -

vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:

Provide a Brand Name or Equal Base Micro-Oxymax 120VAC Single Channel
Components include:
Micro-Oxymax CO2 Sensor 3%
Micro-Oxymax 10 Channel Expansion Interface
Micro Oxymax Closed Loop Condenser Kit (2)
Schott flasks 1000 mL (24)
Flask lid assembly closed loop w/Condenser GL45 (24)
Micro-Oxymax 52" Temperature Controlled Enclosure, 110VAC
On Site Installation and Training
Computer for system control
for the Bioproducts Research Unit located in the Main Building, Room 3101, 800 Buchanan St., Albany, CA 94710.

Please see attached documents for reference.

vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Delivery by: 30 days after award

United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
ICO: De Wood
Bioproducts Research Unit
800 Buchanan Street
Albany, CA 94710

This requirement shall be FOB Destination.

viii. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.

ix. Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.

x. Offerors are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An offeror must state in their offer if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.

xi. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.

xii. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.

xiii. There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.

xv. Date, time and place offers are due.

Offers are due by 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 1, 2024

Submit offers to the following e-mail address(es), by the offer due date and time:

amber.henderson@usda.gov

Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government's best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.

xvi. Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Amber Henderson at amber.henderson@usda.gov no later than 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on July 29, 2024.