Portable Broad-Spectrum FTIR Gas Analyzer

All quotes and revisions shall be submitted to Karen Gardner via email at Karen.Gardner@ars.usda.gov. Quotes and all revisions are due no later than August 24, 2016, 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Offerors shall ensure the RFQ number is visible in the subject line of the email. Faxed quotes shall not be accepted. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. This solicitation will be a Full and Open competition. The associated NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) Size Standard 1000 employees. The government anticipates a Firm Fixed price contract for a Brand Name or Equal to Gasmet DX4040 Portable FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) Multi-Gas Analyzer and accessories. This item is pending availability of funding. This acquisition is for the following items as identified in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): - 01) Gasmet Model DX4040 Portable FTIR Multi-Gas Analyzer or equivalent 1 ea $_____ - 02) Gas Calibrations 1 ea $_____ - 03) Spare Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery 2 ea $_____ - 04) Battery Charger and tester 1 ea $_____ - 05) Transport case 1 ea $_____ - 06) Duty and Freight 1 ea $_____ Salient Characteristics for a fully portable, broad-spectrum FTIR gas analyzer suitable for in-field measurements of gaseous fluxes from the soil surface in conjunction with flux chambers. The Unit shall: - 1. be compact and light enough (no more than 25 pounds) to be easily carried in the field - 2. operate on rechargeable batteries and supplied with two additional batteries and compatible charger - 3. be able to simultaneously measure the following gases within the specified concentration range: - carbon dioxide (0-2000 ppm) - methane (0-15 ppm) - nitrous oxide (0-5 ppm) - ammonia (0-15 ppm) - nitrogen oxide (1-3ppm) - nitrogen dioxide (0.4-3ppm) - sulfur dioxide (0.4-3ppm) - 4. have selectable library of additional gases including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) - 5. have a durable housing to provide protection during use in the field - 6. provide updated reading for each gas each 60 sec or less - 7. include appropriate operating software - 8. allow for easy transfer of data from hand-held PDA to a PC - 9. store raw spectrum data in a retrievable format to allow post-analysis of data at a later date - 10. not require span gas calibration, but shall require only zero calibration with a single inert gas at the start of each measurement period - 11. have on-site operational training provided by factory representative - 12. have a one year part and labor warranty - 13. have Incoterms: DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) - 14. delivered FBO Destination The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA, ARS, Pasture Systems & Watershed Management Research Unit, Bldg. 3702, Curtin Road, University Park, PA 16802 and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract for one (1) unit and accessories "Pending Availability of Funding." Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping). Include Warranty information with your quote. Quotes should be valid for 90 days from date of submission. The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that, results from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications, (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and accepted at destination. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration: AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries; 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999); FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical specifications/support, and price); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity Employment; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Reps and Certs; FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options; FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds; FAR.52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. 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