# 3D Surface Profiler Controller Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12305b24q0140 - Solicitation number: 12305B24Q0140 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation) - Status: Awarded to Government Scientific Source Inc. for $130,400.00 - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Agricultural Research Service - Contracting office: USDA ARS Nea Aao Acq/Per Prop (12305B) - NAICS: 333248 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Pennsylvania - County: Montgomery County (FIPS 42091). https://abierto.us/counties/montgomery-county-pa-42091 - First posted: July 26, 2024 - Last posted: August 17, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/162b28d321c34171bebb88a02a1c1164/view ## Description **PSC 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies NAICS:** 333248 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B24Q0140 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05, May 22, 2024. (iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 333248 and the small business size standard is 750. (v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable). (vi) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), requires a Contractor to provide a 3D printer. See attached Specifications. (vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance: 600 East Mermaid Lane, WYNDMOOR, Pennsylvania 19038 and is FOB destination. (viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. Award will be made on the basis of LPTA to the government from quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Technical Capability- Ability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications. (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Contract Terms and Conditions (xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, place of manufacture, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs including installation. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Place of Manufacture for items(s) Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications, such as brochures or item literature, in order to fully evaluate supply items. **REJECTION OF QUOTATION:** Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit all items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. **DISCUSSIONS:** The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. (xv) Quotes are due on 8/8/2024 at 2:00 PM PST by email to Elizabeth Wilson at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov. (xvi) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/1/2024 by 2:00 PM PST. *Please note- The Specifications have been updated as of 7/29/2024. *Questions and Answers #1 posted 7/30/2024. ** Questions and Answer #2 posted 8/1/2024. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Government Scientific Source Inc. (UEI J49CN39QTNW3) - Contract: 12305B24P0145, purchase order - Obligated: $130,400.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 8 offers received - Link: award number 12305B24P0145 equals the contract number; same awarding office 12305B (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12305B24P0145_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - July 26, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 6d1fb4b6bf644b7c92cfe5c0aa8e396c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6d1fb4b6bf644b7c92cfe5c0aa8e396c/view - July 29, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 6d99dea23f50403981f609a72903918a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6d99dea23f50403981f609a72903918a/view - July 30, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 83a2c019de564c99b8c1726dbd171ddd. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/83a2c019de564c99b8c1726dbd171ddd/view - August 1, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 24bf8c5ba93e400d98cfa444a63017e9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/24bf8c5ba93e400d98cfa444a63017e9/view - August 17, 2024: Award notice. Notice 162b28d321c34171bebb88a02a1c1164. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/162b28d321c34171bebb88a02a1c1164/view ## Points of contact - Elizabeth Wilson, elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/12305b24q0140.