Plant DNA Isolation Sequencing - College Station, TX

Notice ID:

12805B22Q0019

Department/Ind. Agency:

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier:

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub Command:

USDA ARS PA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

Office:

USDA ARS PA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

All Dates/Times are:

(UTC-06:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA

Updated Published Date:

(UTC-06:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA

Original Published Date:

2021-11-16 16:25:00

Original Response Date:

Nov 19, 2021 12:00 pm CST

Inactive Policy:

15 days after date offers due

Original Inactive Date:

Dec 04, 2021

Initiative:

• None***--***

Original Set Aside:

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Product Service Code:

B529 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA

NAICS Code:

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

Original Set Aside:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06, 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 12805B22Q0019 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. The associated NAICS Code is 541714 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 Employees. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, Crop Germplasm Research Unit requires the purchase of Plant DNA Isolation Services. 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, PA, Crop Germplasm Research Unit 2881 F&B Road College Station, TX 77845 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note per item pricing in accordance with specifications attached, shipping/handling/delivery costs, and be valid for at least 90 days after receipt of quote. 2) Certification of Vaccination 3) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-54; 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 (beta.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 represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 12:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before Friday, November 19, 2021. Quotations are to be sent via email to Jennifer Busbea at jennifer.busbea@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.

2150 CENTRE AVENUE BLDG D, SUITE 300

FORT COLLINS , CO 80526

USA

Primary Point of Contacts:

Jennifer Busbea