SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Maintenance for Vitek MS
- Notice Date
- 10/17/2022 12:54:02 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP STONEVILLE MS 38776 USA
- ZIP Code
- 38776
- Solicitation Number
- 12405b23q0002
- Response Due
- 10/21/2022 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 11/05/2022
- Point of Contact
- Kelly Bero, Phone: 7065463025
- E-Mail Address
-
Kelly.Bero@usda.gov
(Kelly.Bero@usda.gov)
- Description
- �This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services 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. The solicitation number is 12405B23Q0002 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 334516.� This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. The USDA, ARS, UNPRC in Athens, GA requires maintenance for Vitek MS. �Plan to cover all telephone support, all parts, and recommended preventative maintenance (see above). Labor time, travel time, and expenses are covered during normal business hours only. Plan includes remote telediagnostics for troubleshooting instrumentation with modem access. BUS. HRS. COVERAGE is 7:00AM-5:00PM, Monday-Friday. The Business Hours Full Service Agreement (�BFS�) covers all telephone support, labor, travel, expenses, and parts for an unlimited number of telephone support calls and on-demand service visits, to the extent defined in the General Service Terms and Conditions, during Business Hours only (defined as 8:00AM - 5:00PM Customer�s Local Time, Monday through Friday). Contractor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide Customer on-site remedial maintenance during the stated coverage hours within twenty four (24) hours of determination by the contractor that an on-site visit is necessary. This Agreement also includes the recommended preventive maintenance visits per year (see Quotation) and Contractor�s remote diagnostics feature for troubleshooting instrumentation.� Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide Customer on-site remedial maintenance during the stated coverage hours within twenty four (24) hours of determination by company that an on-site visit is necessary. This Agreement also includes the recommended preventive maintenance visits per year (see Quotation) and company�s remote diagnostics feature for troubleshooting instrumentation.� DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note per item pricing in accordance with specifications (attached), shipping/handling/delivery costs, and be valid for at least 30 days after receipt of quote. 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-54; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (beta.sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106- 2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on or before Friday, October 21, 2022. Quotations are to be sent via email to Kelly Bero at Kelly.Bero@usda.gov . Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/4963a4b438af4f91b15c5635628f749c/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Athens, GA 30605, USA
- Zip Code: 30605
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 30605
- Record
- SN06494769-F 20221019/221017230049 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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