cDNA Libraries

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number RFQ-0-5430-040-00438 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-35. USDA ARS has a requirement for the DNA construction and sequencing of six (6) ea cDNA libraries from leaf rust infected tissue. One lane or equivalent of paired end, next generation sequencing for each library. 454 (Roche) or Illumina/Solid technology is acceptable, but must be a minimum of 75bp in length. Bioinformatics required: Gene assembly, BLASTN and X annotation, and gene expression analysis for both rust and wheat. The Puccinia triticina genome and wheat genome/ESTs are available for references. Delivery to be made to USDA-ARS, 1515 College Ave Rm 101, Manhattan KS 66502. Delivery will be FOB Destination to Manhattan KS. Shipping charges should be included in your total price. This is a best value procurement. Evaluation criteria are price, technical characteristics, and past performance. The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. NOTE: Since this is a combined synopsis/solicitation and no written solicitation will be issued, please disregard references to the SF 1449 in this provision; other instructions still apply. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (subpart 4.11) requires that contractors be registered in the CCR database prior to being awarded a contract. Detailed information about CCR is available at http://www.ccr.gov. The CCR Customer Assistance Center can be contacted toll free at 1-866-606-8220. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (subpart 4.12) now requires that prospective contractors complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with their required registration in the CCR Database. These annual representations and certifications are submitted via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), a part of the Business Partner Network (BPN) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5, which are to be indicated by the contracting officer as incorporated by reference, are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-6; 52.219-28; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.222-50; 52.225-3; 52.232-34. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with its response. Responses [pricing, descriptive literature, copy of standard commercial warranty, and provisions identified above] are due by 5:00 PM MDT, May 13, 2010, at USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2150 Centre Ave Bldg D, Fort Collins CO 80526. Electronic and/or faxed quotes will be accepted. Point of contact for this acquisition is Gail Wenaas, phone 970-492-7046, fax 970-492-7031, gail.wenaas@ars.usda.gov.