SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Hyperspectral spectrometer system with accessories
- Notice Date
- 8/13/2020 1:05:51 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP BELTSVILLE MD 20705 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20705
- Solicitation Number
- 12305B20CS0013
- Response Due
- 8/21/2020 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/05/2020
- Point of Contact
- Mark O. Volk, Phone: 3096816618
- E-Mail Address
-
mark.volk@usda.gov
(mark.volk@usda.gov)
- Description
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) issues this Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a firm fixed-price contract for: The ARS USDA ARS GIFVL Chatsworth, NJ 08019 GIFVL is requesting Quotes from interested Vendors for: The ARS GIVFL Hyperspectral camera system. With extended VNIR (visible and near-infrared) capability (i.e. wavelength from 600 nm � 1700nm). Dedicated light and software system included. � The GIFVL is acquiring: Hyperspectral spectrometer system with accessories and characteristics listed below. 1.����������� Extended VNIR (wavelengths 600-1700 nm), 267 spectral bands, 640 spatial bands, Dispersion 4.1 nm/pixel 2.����������� Image capture and analysis software 3.����������� Lens (480-2500 nm, with aberration-corrected design) 4.����������� Low-scatter convex diffraction grating for low stray light performance 5.����������� Reflective design to eliminate chromatic dispersion 6.����������� Dedicated light system (quartz, tungsten, halogen) to provide the full range of light from visible to near-infrared 7.����������� No transmissive optics 8.����������� At least 1 yr hardware and software warranty with technical support 9.����������� At least 1 day of training on system set up and operation 10.�������� Dedicated processor with at least 1 TB of storage The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items.� Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions, evaluation factors and submission requirements.� Award will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The associated NAICS Code is 334516 Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns:� N/A� The Government intends to award a Firm fixed-price contract.� SELECTION PROCESS:� Pending availability of funding, the basis for any potential award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). ""LPTA"" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that, results from selection of the lowest evaluated price (evaluated as total cost of all line items) technically acceptable quotation that fully meets all specifications and having satisfactory past performance. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability (to be based on the specifications). The next lowest offer will only be evaluated if the aforementioned quote is not found technically acceptable (and so on). Only one award will be made under this solicitation based on availability of funding. In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: (a) Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks identified above. (b) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation valid for 60 days for Schedule Line Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. (c) Submit DUNS# with quotation. (d) Submit two separate Past Performance References with contact information for recent contracts of similar scope to this requirement. 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. � All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email to Mark.Volk@usda.gov.� Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Biobased Products:� This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced.� The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories.� All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.� Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products. DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on government point of entry (GPE) Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/.�Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided. Offerors are encouraged to check the FBO web site frequently in order to be notified of any changes to this solicitation. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All contractors submitting bids, proposals, or quotes on USDA solicitations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for award.� The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov/portal/SAM
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e2c96fde006f431ba3c314c226e3c25e/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Chatsworth, NJ 08019, USA
- Zip Code: 08019
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 08019
- Record
- SN05757304-F 20200815/200813230203 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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