Automated Sampler, Concentrator and Sample Preparation and Extraction Platform

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0571, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items issued under FAR Part 12 as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Automated Sampler, Concentrator and Sample Preparation and Extraction Platform, intended to fully integrate with an existing Agilent Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) System. The requirement specifies a system with robotic tool change capabilities for syringes and pipettes, solvent and sample storage for vials and MTPs under ambient or temperature-controlled conditions, heating/shaking, centrifugation up to 5000 RCF, μSPE functionality, a gripper tool, integrated barcode scanning, and software for workflow creation and OEM integration, with the Markes International Centri 180 platform cited as a reference equivalent. The product must be delivered within 90 days after award to Fort Pierce, Florida, under F.O.B. Destination terms, and the contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price order. All offers must be submitted on company letterhead, include the solicitation number, item description, unit and total pricing, and remain valid for at least 60 days after receipt. Submission is limited to responsible sources meeting Small Business size standards of 1,000 employees, with the procurement set aside for Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns. Quotations are subject to a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where only the lowest priced offer that meets all salient technical characteristics will be considered for award. To be technically acceptable, offerors must provide explicit documentation—such as datasheets, brochures, or specifications—demonstrating compliance with every required salient characteristic, and confirmation of timely delivery capability. Failure to meet any of these criteria results in immediate disqualification. All offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission, provide their UEI number and verified business size, and submit required representations and certifications, including those for combating trafficking in persons, whistleblower rights, prohibition on inverted corporations, and compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws under Title VI and Title IX. Contractors must enroll in the Invoice Processing Platform for payment and remittance, and any unliquidated funds over $1,000 upon closeout require a formal release of claims within 120 days or face