Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 12805B22Q0283 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. The associated NAICS Code is 334516.  THIS SOLICITATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL BUSINESS SIZES TO SUBMIT PRICE QUOTES.The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, Animal Metabolism-Agric Chemical Research Lab in Fargo, ND is interested in purchasing a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer.  This is SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.  PRICE QUOTES MUST BE GOOD UNTIL 10/01/2022.  See the attached Specifications for additional details.  Include all shipping

fees and set-up fees to the location in Fargo, ND.The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:USDA, ARS, PA, Animal Metabolism-Agric Chemical Research Lab1616 Albrecht Blvd NorthFargo, ND  58102Contractor is required to have an active registration in the Government’s System Award Management (SAM) for the quote to be accepted.  The Contractor will be required to register in the Government’s Invoice Payment Platform (IPP) and submit invoices electronically for payment.Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (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.Subject to availability of funds, 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 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.  See attached clauses and provisions document for more details.Submit a Price Quote and an SF-1449 Form describing the items needed.  Note the details in the Specifications Document in the Attachments Section.  Make sure to include your company's DUNS or SAM UEI Number. Send the SF-1449 and all related documents to james.porter@usda.gov before the deadline on July 25, 2022.  For technical questions, contact David Smith at david.j.smith@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.