Portable, In-Situ Water Quality Analyzer, 20m Underwater Cable, and Logger/Transmitter

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. Solicitation number 12505B22Q0065 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04. The associated NAICS code is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees and the PSC is 6630. The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following products: 001) Portable, In-Situ Water Quality Analyzer, 20m Underwater Cable, and Logger/Transmitter Scope of Work: The USDA-ARS, Soil and Water Management Research Unit in St. Paul, MN is requesting quotes for a portable, in-situ water quality analyzer capable of measuring dissolved phosphate (PO4) in surface waters (ponds, lakes, streams, rivers) of agricultural landscapes, a 20m Underwater Cable, and a Logger/Transmitter. Background: The St. Paul ARS Soil and Water Management Research Unit conducts research on improving environmental quality in agricultural landscapes. Dissolved phosphate concentrations data are complementary to other measurements of water quantity and quality in support of research focused on improving environmental quality in agricultural landscapes. Current typical approaches for measuring dissolved phosphorus include collecting water samples (manually or with an automated sampler) followed by analyzing them in a laboratory. This approach is not practical for conducting high-frequency measurements (multiple samples per day), especially when the field site is located far from the laboratory. To overcome the logistic challenges associated with making high-frequency measurements of dissolved phosphorus in agricultural landscapes, we require an automated in-situ dissolved phosphorus analyzer. Technical Requirements: Required specifications for an in-situ dissolved phosphate analyzer: Portable, to facilitate easy re-deployment at different field locations (weigh less than 20 lbs) Rugged / suitable for deployment in agricultural landscapes. Low power requirements suitable for deployment in remote locations. Capable of measuring environmentally relevant concentrations in agricultural waters. Contains an on-board standard (or proven to be accurate and stable over a time period of months) Able to operate for periods of 4-5 weeks at a time with minimal maintenance. Able to sample up to 3-4 times per hour. Data logger must support up to 32 measurements with independent schedules. Data logger must have built in WiFi. Data logger must support CGMS (Coordination Group foe Meteorological Satellites) including the GOES satellite. Data logger must allow simple connection with smart phone / tables / PC (or direct connection with PC USB port). Data logger must have built in lightning protection. Data logger must support python scripting with up to 8 individually configured scripts. Data logger must have an operating temperature range of (-40 C to +70 C). Key Deliverables: Portable, In-Situ Water Quality Analyzer 20m Underwater Cable Logger/Transmitter Delivery: Equipment should be delivered to: USDA-ARS, Soil and Water Management Research Unit, 1991 Upper Buford Circle, Room 439 Borlaug Hall., St. Paul, MN 55108. Delivery is to be made within 120 days after receipt of award. The vendor shall provide all products on site for USDA-ARS St. Paul, MN and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Evaluation Factors: Lowest price, technically acceptable. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price award based on the lowest price technically acceptable product. The lowest priced product will be evaluated first; if not found acceptable, the next lowest priced product will be evaluated, and so on until an acceptable product is identified. The government will not review higher priced products if the lowest priced product is determined to be technically acceptable. Submitting a Quote: To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their UEI# on their quote. The submission and payment of invoices on the resulting contract will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). As such, vendors must be currently registered or register in IPP in order to be able to submit and receive payment on invoices for the resulting contract. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on SF1449 (see attached) along with the completed FAR clauses and provisions. The quote should include all fees, delivery charges, and/or surcharges. This will be a tax-exempt purchase. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes in writing on the SF 1449 with completed FAR clauses and provisions to contact@example.gov by NO later than Monday, April 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM Central Time (CT). Note #1: Funds are NOT currently available for the products we are seeking quotes for. As such, NO award will be made unless funds become available. However, if the required funds do become available, the Government intends to award the requirement by NO later than 09/30/2022. Please be certain that your quoted prices can be guaranteed through 09/30/2022. Note #2: Be absolutely certain to reference the RFQ number - 12505B22Q0065 and/or title of the solicitation - Portable, In-Situ Water Quality Analyzer, 20m Underwater Cable, and Logger/Transmitter in the subject, body, and/or attachments on your submission email to ensure your submission can be located and attributed to this solicitation. Failure to do so could potentially result in your submission NOT being put into consideration for award (as your quote may NOT be located when searching the recipients email to ensure all responses to the solicitation have been logged before making an award determination). Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be submitted through email (NO calls with questions) and are due no later than 5:00 PM CT on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.