Greenhouse light fixtures, brand name for the USDA, ARS, ETSARC in Fargo, ND

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0557, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the procurement of 96 LED greenhouse light fixtures, specifically the PTB8850LS41 PHOTOBIO CX 2125 850W model, with an additional optional quantity of 20 units. The fixtures must be new, unrefurbished, and strictly conform to the exact brand, make, and model specified, with no substitutions or “equal” products permitted. Each unit operates on a 100–277V input range, delivers 2125 umol/s photon flux at 277V, features a 2.5 umol/J efficacy, and includes a 10-foot cord with a 5-15P plug, passive cooling fins, iLOC control with a digital screen, secondary optics for canopy penetration, and compatibility with the Autopilot PX2 controller. Accessories include a LOC 0-10V control cable and C clamps, all backed by a five-year warranty. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 335132, with a small business size standard of $1,500,000, and all offers must be submitted by small business concerns. Deliveries are required to be made to USDA ARS ETSARC BRL in Fargo, ND, with the base quantity due within two months of award and the optional quantity within 180 days, all under F.O.B. destination terms. The contract is firm-fixed price, and evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, where only the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical requirements—including full documentation proving exact product conformance and traceability to the manufacturer—is considered for award. Pricing submissions must include all discounts and evaluate total cost over both base and optional quantities. Offerors must maintain price firmness for 90 days, comply with SAM registration, and provide certifications for Buy American compliance, trafficking in persons prevention, tax matters, child labor, recovered materials, and federal anti-discrimination laws including AGAR 452.203-70. The contract integrates multiple FAR clauses related to whistleblower rights, electronic payments, subcontracting, security prohibitions, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. All proposals must be submitted by June 10, 202