Laboratory Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1645BC-18-Q-00002 and it is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-96. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380 (Testing Laboratories) with a size standard of $15 million. Only qualified Contractors will be considered. Contract line items are outlined within the attached document labeled FINAL 1645BC-18-Q-00002 Line Items.xlsx. Potential contractors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with your quote OR be fully registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotes must be received by Mindy Smith, Contract Specialist, no later than 4:00 PM (EST) on January 18, 2018. Quotes will be accepted by e-mail at contact@example.gov referencing 1645BC-18-Q-00002 in the subject line of the message. Electronic quotes must be submitted in a format compatible with Microsoft Office or Adobe. Quotes must include enough information for the Government to make a determination that the Contractor can responsibly deliver the required services. Detailed response instructions can be found under 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, within the Addendum. All questions on this requirement must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov by January 3, 2018 at 12:00 PM EST referencing 1645BC-18-Q-00002 in the subject line of the e-mail message. Any questions for which answers can be provided may be conveyed to prospective vendors by amendment to this RFQ on or around January 5, 2018 without reference to the originating source. Phone calls will not be accepted. AMENDMENT 1: EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE OF THE SOLICITATION. AMENDMENT 2: POST RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS