DNA size selection instrument for next-generation sequencing

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services (PPS), intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under the number 12445024B0001 in support of the Southern Research Station, 320 E. Green St., Athens, GA 30602 Subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. The Resultant contract, if any, will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) solicitation under the number 12445024B0001.

This procurement is set aside 100% for small business concerns. Only offers from small business concerns will be accepted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 Employees. Please ensure you have or have added this NAICS in System for Award Management (SAM). Submit offer by email to Yolanda Padilla at yolanda.padilla@usda.gov no later to August 23 at 11:00am ET. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments (Quote with price without estimate.

Representations and Certifications and AGAR 52.211-71 found in Section x of this solicitation and include a copy with your offer) The following items shall be included: Fill Schedule of Items Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.

Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation Acknowledgement of any amendment to this solicitation by following the instructions that accompany the amendment(s). Representations and Certifications - Fill in the check boxes for provisions FAR 52.204-26, FAR 52.204-24(if applicable,, FAR 52.212-3, and AGAR 452.211-71 found in Section x of this solicitation and include a copy with your offer. See attachments included with this solicitation: 12445024B00001 Commercial Items clauses Specifications