This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and no other written solicitation will be issued. This acquisition will be solicited using the procurement process prescribed in Part 12, Commercial Items, and Part 13.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and Part 15 Negotioation of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). This is a Small Business Set Aside . Only small businesses can participate in this solicitation. Verification of business size will be completed via the vendor's SAM registration. No phone calls will be entertained. Questions MUST be emailed to Daniel Kinney at
[email protected]. The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center is requesting a quote for a one year service contract on two Waters Mass Spectrometers. Equipment types and service contract requirements can be found on the attached Standard Form 18 (Request for Quote). The following is attached to this posting: -Standard Form 18, Request for Quote 12653819Q0002 -Applicable Provisions, Clauses, and Wage Rates Quote Submission Instructions: 1. Quotes must be submitted via email by 5 PM CST, 31 Oct, 2018 to Daniel Kinney at the following email address:
[email protected] . 2. Quotes must be submitted using the attached Standard Form 18 (Request for Quote) with blocks 13 and 14 completed or in vendor format and shall include: (1) Company Name, address, telophone number, email address; (2) Solicitation Number; (3) Vendor DUNS Number. NOTE: All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database as required by FAR 4.1102 at the time of submission. Information on registration may be obtained by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov.