# Heavy Duty Laboratory Mixers

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12805b24q0300

- Solicitation number: 12805B24Q0300
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Silverson Machines Inc. for $36,152.00
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS PA Aao Acq/Per Prop (12805B)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- County: Hampden County (FIPS 25013). https://abierto.us/counties/hampden-county-ma-25013
- City: East Longmeadow. https://abierto.us/cities/east-longmeadow-ma-2501319645
- First posted: May 29, 2024
- Last posted: July 23, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/12a8565d4c814711bc926dfbd7b8710e/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. The solicitation number is 12805B24Q0300 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 dated 05/22/2024.

The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 Employees. This is an unrestricted procurement with no set aside. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, brand name or equal heavy duty laboratory mixers. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:

**USDA ARS NBAF – BDM Attn:** Michael Faulkenberry 1200 Kretschmer Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:

1) Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ submission documents, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.

2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document.

Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price.

Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 10:00 a.m. Central Time, on or before June 4, 2024. Quotations are to be sent via email to Kelly Wright at kelly.wright@usda.gov. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Silverson Machines Inc. (UEI GFW3Z3BVZRV8)
- Contract: 12805B24P0181, purchase order
- Obligated: $36,152.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 9 offers received
- Link: award number 12805B24P0181 equals the contract number; same awarding office 12805B (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12805B24P0181_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- May 29, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice c015ff0a24be45afa516625e9f413bdc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c015ff0a24be45afa516625e9f413bdc/view
- July 23, 2024: Award notice. Notice 12a8565d4c814711bc926dfbd7b8710e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/12a8565d4c814711bc926dfbd7b8710e/view

## Points of contact

- Kelly Wright, kelly.wright@usda.gov

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