Ventilation System for a SB-8 Generation 4 -Research Track Spray Chamber

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 12505B21Q0025 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04.The associated NAICS code is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees and the PSC code is 6636. The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following products: 001) Ventilation System for a SB-8 Generation 4 -Research Track Spray Chamber Scope of Work: The UDSA-ARS Application Technology Research Unit in Wooster, OH is requesting quotes a ventilation system for use with a SB-8 Generation 4 -Research Track Sprayer frame and floor for use with Malvern laser that USDA will provide. Background: The Application Technology Research Unit is conducting research to understand the impact of crop protection products including spray adjuvant in spray retention and spray droplet sizes under simulated application conditions. These tests are conducted using a SB-8 Gen 4 spray chamber. In order to safeguard researchers and the environment, a ventilation system is required to filter and evacuate air. The purpose is to obtain a laboratory use spray chamber ventilation system that can evacuate and filter pesticides/herbicides and other residue from the existing SB-8 Gen 4 spray chamber. Due to safety requirements, the ventilation system must mount directly with the spray chamber and work together as an integrated system. Technical Requirements: A ventilation system for use with a SB-8 Generation 4 -Research Track Sprayer that meets the following requirements: Directly mount to existing spray chamber (34.5 inch (Width) x 112 inch (Length) x 79 inch (Height)) and work together as a single integrated system. Minimum opening area for pulling air from the chamber must be at least 300 in2 Minimum ventilation fan speed of 750 rpm Minimum downdraft air speed at the chamber is 5 mph. Minimum airflow rate is 500 cfm. Include inline carbon filter(s) to filter spray before discharging air from the chamber. Operator control with ability to adjust air flow in the chamber to alter the airflow as needed. Include engineering control for operator safety e.g. door safety sensors. Key Deliverables: Ventilation System for a SB-8 Generation 4 -Research Track Spray Chamber Delivery: Delivery to Application Technology Research Unit at 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH 44691 by or before September 30, 2021. The vendor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA-ARS Wooster, OH and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. 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 DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their DUNS# on their quote. To be eligible, all vendors must also be registered in SAM under the specific NAICS code listed as part of this request for quote. If a prospective vendor is not registered under the specified NAICS code and would qualify to be registered under it then they must update their SAM registration prior to submitting a quote. Finally, to be eligible, all vendors must be NDAA 889 Certified. If they do not currently have a NDAA 889 Certification, then they must complete the attached NDAA 889 Certification form and submit it to contact@example.gov so that they can be added to the list of NDAA 889 Certified vendors. 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 SF-18. 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-18 to contact@example.gov by no later than Monday, March 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM CST. Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be submitted through email and are due no later than 3:00 PM CST on Wednesday, March 10, 2020. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.