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 12905B24Q0038 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 2024-02.

iv. This solicitation is issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

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

0001 – Stereo Microscope (brand name or equal)

vi. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:

Stereo Microscope with accessories brand name or equivalent to Zeiss Discovery V8 Stereo Microscope and meets attached specifications.

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

60 days after award.

This requirement shall be FOB Destination to:

USDA ARS Attn: Amy Peetz

3420 NW Orchard Ave.

Corvallis, OR 97330

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.

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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 February 12, 2024 at 1300 (1:00 p.m.) Pacific Time.

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

Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov

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 Michael Sherlock Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov no later than February 08, 2024 at 1300 (1:00 p.m.) Pacific Time.

Note: complete FAR Provision 52.225-2 to specify country of origin.