Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) System (Brand Name Series 4000 or Equal)

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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12805B24Q0485 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. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and is a a small business set aside with Size Standard of 1,000 employees.The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Mid-West Area is in search of one (1) Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) System (Brand Name Series 4000 or Equal). The Government intends to award single firm fixed price purchase order.The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:

USDA-ARS-MWA National Center for Agriculture1815 N University STPeoria IL 61604DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerers 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.FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and AGAR clause 452.211-70 (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 17:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before July 31, 2024. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@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.