Modular Compact Rheometer, Ft. Pierce, FL

**Amendment 001 - No changes have been made to the RFQ, this amendment provides recent questions and answers for informational purposes. What types of materials are being tested with the rheometer? Answer: various food ingredients (fishmeal, soybean meal, starches, gelatinized starches, and molasses), feed pellets, plant and animal oils/fats, fish waste, biofloc, and meat muscle. What is an expected viscosity range? Answer: 30 - 100,000 (cP) __________________________________________________________________________ This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area Office requires one (1) modular compact rheometer delivered to the US Horticultural Research Lab at 2001 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Floria 34945. In accordance with the procedures in FAR Part 5 and 12, this Request for Quotes (RFQ), number 12405B25Q0040, is available through electronic commerce via the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. This RFQ is being issued as a total set aside for small business under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The applicable small business size standard is 1,000 employees. The resulting purchase order will be a firm-fixed price type. The resulting award will include one (1) line item incorporating the specifications listed below: Modular Compact Rheometer - Viscosity and elastic modulus - Rheology and textural properties of foods and foodstuffs: shear viscosity, yield stress, tribology, texture analysis (axial bending, breaking, squeezing tests), phase transition - Shear viscosity, thixotropy, yield stress, shear recovery, levelling and sagging behavior - Viscosity, yield stress, viscoelastic properties, stability tests - Dynamic shear rheometer - Frequency sweep measurements - Material relaxation modulus Specifications - Angular Resolution 0.63 ?rad - Frequency Range 0.01 to 20 Hz - Rotational Speed Range 0.01 rpm to 2000 rpm - Temperature Range (Metric) -60'C to +400'C - Torque Range Min. torque rotation: 0.2 mNm - Max. torque rotation: 125 mNm Min. torque oscillation: 0.2 mNm Max torque oscillation: 125 mNm Torque resolution: 2.0 ?Nm Quotes are due no later than Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 4pm ET. All responsible sources who submit a timely quote will be considered for award. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to amanda.somerville@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) Clauses: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulation at www.acquisition.gov and the Agriculture Acquisition Regulation at https://www.acquisition.gov/agar. 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. 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(NOV 2020) Provisions: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulation: www.acquisition.gov. 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. 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Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services (MAY 2024) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (AGAR) Clause: 452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout. (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment. (b) If unobligated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor, although not required for contract and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment. In accordance with FAR 52.212-3(b)(2) vendors must be registered and active in SAM at the time of quote to be considered for award. SAM is a Federal Government owned and operated FREE website located at www.sam.gov. For information about this requirement, vendors may contact Amanda Somerville at amanda.somerville@usda.gov.