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 a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. AG-64PP-S-20-0011 is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-01. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 334516. For a small company to qualify as a small business, the small business standard is 500 employees or less. The Plant Genetics Research Unit, Columbia, MO., has a requirement for a Stand-Alone Outdoor Pulse-Amplitude Modulated (PAM) fluorometry system. This system involves light weight chlorophyll fluorometers and light sources that emit at specific frequencies and pulse times. A system of this nature also includes logging devices in order to autonomously collect and store continuous measurements. In order to be deployed in the field, the system must also be water resistant and include one or more batteries and solar panels as well as multiple measuring heads for simultaneous use on different plants. The system must include the following: 6 measuring heads each equipped with: Water resistant housing Leaf clip to hold the leaf in place and light guide with 60 degree angle between sample plane and guide. 10m or greater length power/data cables connecting the head to the data acquisition system. A flexible stand to support the head in the field. Modulated fluorescence excitation system with: Blue light (470nm, full width at half maximum 22nm) LED Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) with measuring light at level of sample clip ranging from 0.15 to 1.5 μmol m-2 s-1 at low modulation frequencies (5 to 25 Hz), and from 1.5 to 22.5 μmol m-2 s-1 at high modulation frequencies (100 Hz) Fluorescence sensor: PIN-photodiode protected by longpass filter (50% transmittance at 645 nm). Selective window amplifier to measure pulse amplitude modulated (PAM) fluorescence. External LS-C sensor for selective PAR measurement, range 0 to 7000 μmol m-2 s-1, cosine-corrected for light incident at angles between -30° to +30° from the surface normal. Temperature sensor: Thermocouple: Ni-CrNi, wire diameter 0.1 mm, -20 to +60 °C Humidity sensor: Capacitive-type humidity sensor on a specialized analog and digital integrated circuit, 0 - 100% relative humidity Data acquisition system compatible and integrated with above heads. Must include: Housing: Robust water-proof housing. Data management: Dual data storage on internal 8 MByte or greater flash buffer and an industrial grade 512 Mbyte or greater removable microSD flash card. Capable of wireless data transfer via cellular phone or satellite modem (phone or modem not included). Built-in or external rechargeable battery At least 7 sockets for connecting measuring heads. Capability to connect to distributor hubs (that might be purchased in the future) in order to expand system to 16 or more measuring heads. Transportation box for heads and data acquisition system PC interface box with ability for connecting the data acquisition system directly to a PC using USB cable. Solar Panels capable of powering the data acquisition system and heads in the field. Must be highly resistant to water, abrasion, hail impact, and other severe weather. And equipped with 4m or longer cable connection to Data acquisition system. Fluorometer software for system control and automated data acquisition and data analysis. Including the operation of the heads and saturation pulse analysis. Must measure and/or calculate the following: Ft, F0, FM, F, F0', FM', FV/FM and Y(II) (maximum and effective photochemical yield of PS II, respectively), qL, qP, qN, NPQ, Y(NPQ), Y(NO) and ETR (electron transport rate). Two routines for determination of the cardinal points α, Ik and ETRmax of light curves. Software must also acquire and store PAR, leaf temperature, and humidity and include automatic determination of signal offset for all light intensities and all gain levels. Software compatible with Windows 10. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall provide 1) A Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, and total price; 2) Descriptive literature, brochures, information on service and support; 3) At least 2 to 3 references for the proposed service (if possible). References must have received the proposed service within the last five (5) calendar years (Government references preferred, but will accept commercial references). References shall be provided for the service proposed, and if possible, include the email address of the person to be contacted; and 4) Company’s DUNS number; 5) GSA Contract number and expiration date (if applicable to service requested).; 6) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be found in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference are as follows: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Provide with Quote); FAR 52.204-7, System for Awards Management (ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED AND ACTIVE IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARDS MANAGEMENT DATABASE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN AWARD) The website address for registration is: http://www.sam.gov; and FAR 52.222-22, Previous Compliance Report. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans; 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification; 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items; 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate ; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332) and FAR 52.233, Protest After Award. The above FAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/loadmainre.html. DELIVERY: FOB Destination. DELIVERY TO: USDA-ARS, Plant Genetics Research Unit, Columbia, MO.. QUOTE PRICE MUST INCLUDE any freight, shipping, handling, as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. DELIVERY DATE DUE: The Government requires delivery and invoice no later than 60 days after receipt of order however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. FAR 52.212.-2, EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEM, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the service offered to meet the Government requirement, including delivery date; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government. EVALUATION & AWARD FACTORS - The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to the responsible party whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined most advantageous to the government, cost, and other factors considered. Each Quote shall respond to each of the evaluation factors identified below. With the exception of past performance, a technical evaluation will be performed on each quote based solely on the information furnished and not on previous knowledge or associations. The evaluation factors are as follows: (1) Technical Evaluation Factors: A) All quotes will be rated against the technical capability of the service offered to meet the Government requirement. B) Delivery. C) Warranty, D) Descriptive Literature. The Offeror shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any. Furnish Quotes to: Brionna D. Wade, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, Administrative Office, University of Missouri, 269 Ag Engineering Building, Columbia, MO. 65211. Quotes and other requested documents may be provided by email:
[email protected], Furnish quotes no later than 10:00 AM (Central), Wednesday, May 27, 2020 . Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer at (573) 882-9387.