# Benchtop Clean Steam, Humified Air, and Heated Air Generator

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12505b24q0033

- Solicitation number: 12505B24Q0033
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Wisecom Technologies Inc. for $74,990.00
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Mwa Aao Acq/Per Prop (12505B)
- NAICS: 335210 Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6685 Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Peoria, Illinois
- County: Peoria County (FIPS 17143). https://abierto.us/counties/peoria-county-il-17143
- City: Peoria. https://abierto.us/cities/peoria-il-1759000
- First posted: February 2, 2024
- Last posted: May 29, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/87150f59d24c478a951e0e1428c9ee23/view

## Description

AMENDMENT 01 - 02/05/2024 The total small business set-aside is removed. The Clauses and Provisions document is updated as follows:

Remove AGAR Provision 452.219-70, Size Standard and NAICS Code Information. Remove FAR Clause 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Remove FAR Clause 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies. Add FAR Clause 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Add FAR Clause 52.225-3, Alt II, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act.

Quote due date is extended to 2:00 PM CST on February 16, 2024. Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CST on February 9, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. END OF AMENDMENT 01

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12505B24Q0033 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06 dated 12/04/2023. This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 335210 (Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.

This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s): 0001) Benchtop Clean Steam, Humidified Air, and Heated Air Generator Specifications: See attached Specifications document. The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS Peoria, Illinois 61604 and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following:

(1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping). All responses shall be submitted electronically to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are:

(1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.

**INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS:** Supplies will be inspected by the technical representative and accepted at destination. Delivery is requested within 120 days of receipt of order. See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically. Quotes must be received no later than 2:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on January 12, 2024. Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CST on December 29, 2023. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Wisecom Technologies Inc. (UEI QK6YV91AQ3E7)
- Contract: 12505B24P0096, purchase order
- Obligated: $0.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 5 offers received
- Link: award number 12505B24P0096 equals the contract number; same awarding office 12505B (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12505B24P0096_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- February 2, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST. Notice 580a10adc5244388848a214c7afbef1f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/580a10adc5244388848a214c7afbef1f/view
- February 5, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due February 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST. Notice 2bda0d07aa99443e8cbf8233b8c50e2c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2bda0d07aa99443e8cbf8233b8c50e2c/view
- May 29, 2024: Award notice. Notice 87150f59d24c478a951e0e1428c9ee23. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/87150f59d24c478a951e0e1428c9ee23/view

## Points of contact

- Joshua J. Dobereiner, josh.dobereiner@usda.gov, 3094033556

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Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/12505b24q0033.
