# Walk in growth chamber at Wapato, WA

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12905b24q0199

- Solicitation number: 12905B24Q0199
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Percival Scientific Incorporated
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Pwa Aao Acq/Per Prop (12905B)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6636 Environmental Chambers and Related Equipment
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Wapato, Washington
- County: Yakima County (FIPS 53077). https://abierto.us/counties/yakima-county-wa-53077
- City: Wapato. https://abierto.us/cities/wapato-wa-5376125
- First posted: July 25, 2024
- Last posted: July 31, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a7f96baf030d4be984aeb4361b21489b/view

## Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION USING FAR 13.1 i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13.1, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 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. ii.

The solicitation number is 12905B24Q0199 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2024-05 May 22, 2024, found at www.https://www.acquisition.gov/ iv. This solicitation is issued as Total Small Business Set-Aside.

The associated NAICS code is 334516; the small business size standard is 1,000. v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure: See attached Schedule of Prices. vi.

**Description/Statement of Work/Specification:** United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area (PWA), Temperature Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research Unit in Wapato, WA has a requirement for the purchase of a walk-in growth chamber for plant and insect research. See attached specifications and salient characteristics. This is a brand name or equal requirement for the Percival PR-126L1SWR or equal. vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

**Delivery by:**

**December 31, 2024 Delivery to:**

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Pacific West Area (PWA) Temperature Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research Unit 5230 Konnowac Pass RD Wapato, WA 50220 This requirement shall be FOB Destination. viii. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum. ix.

**Evaluation:** For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions. x. Offerors are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An offeror must state in their offer if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements. xi.

FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum. xii. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition. xiii.

There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation. xv. Date, time and place offers are due.

Offers are due by 12:00 p.m. Central Time on August 1, 2024. Submit offers to the following e-mail address(es), by the offer due date and time: Robert.skipper@usda.gov Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award. xvi.

Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Robert Skipper at Robert.skipper@usda.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Time on July 30, 2024. The purpose of AMD0001 is to:

a. Respond to Q&A through July 30, 2024. See attachment, "12905B24QQ0199 - RFI Log_07-29-2024"

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Percival Scientific Incorporated (UEI L7M9HLQ68796)
- Contract: 12905B24P0169, purchase order
- Obligated: $243,950.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 12905B24Q0199 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 12905B (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12905B24P0169_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 25, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice d06b591762704b98951c8bbd66966086. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d06b591762704b98951c8bbd66966086/view
- July 31, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice a7f96baf030d4be984aeb4361b21489b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a7f96baf030d4be984aeb4361b21489b/view

## Points of contact

- Robert Skipper, robert.skipper@usda.gov, 5105596351
- Theodore Blume, Theodore.Blume@usda.gov

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