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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

i. 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.

ii. The solicitation number is 1290523Q0146 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2023-04 June 2, 2023 found at www. https://www.acquisition.gov/

iv. This solicitation is issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 333519 the small business size standard is 600.

v. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of Issue Unit Price Total Price

1 Evapotranspiration Sensors 5 EA $ - $ -

vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area (PWA), Horticultural Crops Production and Genetic Improvement Research Unit has a requirement for five (5) LI-COR LI-710 evapotranspiration sensors, or equivalent, at its facility located at Corvallis, OR.

To be considered equal, the sensors must measure actual evapotranspiration (mm) using the eddy covariance method and operate continuously outdoors at temperatures in the range of 5-50 degrees Celsius. Additional output variables must include latent heat energy (W/m2), sensible heat flux (W/m2), vapor pressure deficit (kPa), air temperature (degrees C), dew point temperature (degrees C), relative humidity (%), ambient absolute humidity (g/m3), and ambient saturated vapor pressure (kPa). System must be compatible with data loggers that have at least a 100 Hz maximum scan rate and SDI-12 communications protocols.

vii. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Delivery by: 9/30/2023

Delivery to:

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Pacific West Area (PWA)

Horticultural Crops Production and Genetic Improvement Research Unit

c/o David Bryla

3420 NW Orchard Ave

Corvallis, OR 97330

This requirement shall be FOB Destination.

viii. 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 and its addendum.

ix. Evaluation:

For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.

x. 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.

xi. 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.

xii. 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.

xiii. 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.

xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.

xv. Date, time and place offers are due.

Offers are due by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on July 26, 2023.

Submit offers to the following e-mail address(es), by the offer due date and time:

spencer.hamilton@usda.gov

Include Solicitation Number and Project Name in email subject line.

Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.

xvi. Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Spencer Hamilton at spencer.hamilton@usda.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on July 19, 2023.

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