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, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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 12905B22Q0230 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2022-07.
This solicitation is issued as Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1000.
CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
0001, Flexible Film Isolator (see description for quantities and items)
Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
Laboratory Starter Double Positive Vinyl Isolator System with Four -30"x2'x2' Isolators with 12" Transfer Port
Required specifications:
4 flexible vinyl, fully eclosed and double-gloved isolators equipped with HEPA air filters for maintaining axenic and gnotobiotic animal experiments
Flexible film inflated through air pressure
Separate, 12” wide transfer ports
Sterilizing cylinders and filter media
Airflow at 4 cubic feet per minute
Required supplies for setup and backup supplies for unit
Double tiered rack for holding isolators with locking wheels for cylinders.
Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Delivery to: 64 Nowelo Street, Hilo, HI 96720
Delivery within 90 days after order
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
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.
Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
Date, time and place offers are due.
Offers are due by 09/12/2022, 4PM Pacific Time.
Submit offers to the following e-mail address(es), by the offer due date and time:
Brian.Fien@usda.gov
Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Brian.Fien@usda.gov no later than 09/08/2022, 4PM Pacific Time.