Confocal Microscope

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. The solicitation no. AG-81J8-S-14-0612 is issued for a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-74. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. The NAICS code is 333314 and the small business size standard is 500 employees or less. The USDA, ARS, Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center requires an Olympus Confocal Microscope-FV10I Water System, including 30" monitor or Equivalent, as follows: The system required is to be based on the Olympus FV10i LIV Confocal Microscope, or an equal. All optical components, detection components and lasers must be housed within the apparatus, thereby circumventing the need for a dedicated darkroom. The microscope system must also have an automated correction collar, which allows for a "hands-off-hardware" image acquisition. The system must also have a build-in vibration isolation table, to allow the system to be run on any bench-top surface. The laser light source must include Ultraviolet/Visible light LD lasers-405nm (18mW), 473nm (12.5mW), and 635nm (10mW), and 559nm. The detection modules must include 2 fluorescence channels and 1 phase contrast channel. The system must include Z-drive motorized focus with a minimum increment of 0.01 mm. New equipment only; no refurbished or remanufactured equipment. Must include manufacturer's warranty. Delivery is to the USDA, ARS, Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, 21881 N Cardon Lane, Maricopa, AZ 85138-3004. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition, with these additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-7 System for Award Management; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.223-18, Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, Alt II; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management; 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party. The full text of all clauses and provisions are available at www.acqnet.gov and http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agarbase/subchaph.html#22871 The offers are due 27 June 2014, noon PST, to contact@example.gov Contact Sheri Eiri, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov for information regarding this solicitation. All businesses wishing to conduct business with the US. Federal Government are required to obtain a DUNS number and register in SAMS (System for Award Management). The System for Award Management (SAM) is a Web-enabled government wide application that collects, validates, stores and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract award, grants and the electronic payment processes. All businesses must be registered and have an active registration, when submitting their quote. P lease note your DUNS# on your quote and your payment preference.