Thermo iCAP PRO XP Duo ICP-OES **BRAND NAME MANDATORY**

**BRAND NAME MANDATORY** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for: Thermo iCAP XP Duo ICP-OES.

This solicitation will be competed as Full and Open Competition. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0017424R00960001. The NAICS code is 334111 and the business size standard is 1250. The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular.

This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20190531. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible vendors on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. Evaluation Factors (in order of importance) Technical – Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ and SOW.

Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs. Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to deanna.l.wilson27.civ@us.navy.mil by Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:00 PM EST. All responses will be provide COB Friday, May 17, 2024. Quote packages are due by Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent to deanna.l.wilson27.civ@us.navy.mil and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information: **BRAND NAME MANDATORY**