Diode Array Near Infrared Reflectance Spectrometer
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 used. Solicitation number 685777 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-74. This solicitation will be a 100 percent total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 with a small business size standard of 500 employees.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service in Raleigh, North Carolinarequires a "Diode Array Near Infrared Reflectance Spectrometer"
Key Critical minimum requirements are as follows:
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is:
USDA, ARS, SOYBEAN AND NITROGEN FIXATION UNIT,3127 LIGON STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. 27607.
The Government anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract.
Specification for Diode Array Near Infrared Reflectance Spectrometer (NIRS)
The SNF Unit, as a new member of the Soybean NIR Consortium, has need of a diode array
NIRS system to rapidly analyze soybean samples for a number of components, as listed below:
PROXIMATE: Moisture, Oil, Protein, Ash and Fiber.
and
FATTY ACIDS: Linoleic, Linolenic, Oleic, Palmitic, Stearic.
and
AMINO ACIDES: Aspartic, Threonine, Serine, Glumatic, Cysteine, Proline, Glycine, Alanine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Methionine, Histidine, Lysine, Arginine, Tryptophan, Valine, and Phenyalanine.
The NIRS should have the following characteristics:
Dimensions no more than 18 x 18 x 22 inches (WxDxH).
Power requirements: 120V 60Hz
Sealed from dust intrusion, with spill-proof keyboard.
Wavelength range 950-1650nm or greater+/-.05nm
Onboard Windows7 based PC with touchscreen monitor
USB and Ethernet ports
Spectral scanning in <10sec for high sample thru-put
Calibration curves for the above listed components included with the NIRS
One year warranty, onsite installation and operator training, and one year calibration
development services.
Software capable of remote administration, networking, data analysis, sample tacking, report
generation.
Barcode reader capable for error free sample ID entry
Spare pre-focused lamp
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is:
USDA, ARS, SOYBEAN AND NITROGEN FIXATION UNIT,3127 LIGON STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. 27607.
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/technical support and (2) Price (to include shipping charges).
Delivery is required 60 days after receipt of award.
The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that, results from selection of the technically accepted proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212- the criteria for evaluation are: (1)Technical Specifications/technical support, (2) price.
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANT TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and accepted at Destination.
This procurement will be awarded to the vendor that quotes the lowest total price including delivery that meets all of the above minimum requirements.
The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management, AGAR 452.204-70 Inquires; 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposes for Debarment; FAR 52 211-6 Brand Name or Equal; AGAR 452.211-71 Equal Products Offered; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical specifications/support and price); FAR 52.214-4 Contract Terms and conditions-Commercial items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FARS 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-aside; AGAR452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information; FAR 52.233-3 Convict Labor: FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies: FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity Employment; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran - Reps and Certs; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract, FAR 52.252-1; Solicitations Provisions incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.
Any firm that believes it can provide the above listed minimum requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact below not later than COB June 30, 2014. The successful company must mandatorily be registered in the Central Contractor's Database (CCR) at the web site: www.sam.gov (SAM) (NO EXCEPTIONS) Dun and Bradstreet number is required to register.
All invoices shall be submitted electronically. Contractors may call the SAM help desk at 1-866-606-8220. Oral Solicitations are not acceptable in response to this notice. The Point of Contact for this action is Mr. John Wilkinson and he may be reached at [email protected]. ; Anticipated award date is July 1, 2014.
John C. Wilkinson, Purchasing Agent, Phone 301-504-1731, Email [email protected] - Lori A. Faber, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone 3096816610, Fax 3096816683, Email [email protected]
