WATERS SERVICE CONTRACT FOR UPLC

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 number is 12405B22Q0359 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. This solicitation document incorporates those provision and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. Any quotes not meeting the minimum specifications will not be considered. Quotes are Due: 12 p.m (noon) central standard time, August 11th. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE CROP GENETICS RESEARCH UNIT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS Waters Corporation Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography Instrument Service Contract Introduction: Our laboratory has a UPLC (ultra-performance liquid chromatography) scientific instrument that we use for numerous analyses as part of our research program. Several parts need to be replaced annually and we can purchase a service contract that will include the parts and installation by the certified technician, plus one planned maintenance visit per year. Without a service contract, we need to purchase three kits containing the parts required for the UPLC Quality Solution Manager, UPLC eLambda PDA and the UPLC Sample Manager kit. These kits should be installed by a certified technician, or the warranty is invalid. The Waters company offers a one-year maintenance plan that would provide the above parts and services, plus will provide free onsite service calls for the rest of the year in the event of a breakdown. This eliminates any future expense for service calls. The cost of the service contract is less expensive than purchasing the three kits and paying for a certified technician service call. Scope: The Contractor shall provide item 176600010 one planned maintenance within 12 months (FlexCHOICE Coverage: 12 Months. Three items will be replaced F12QSM398A FC0000721-UPQSM 1PM SVC12M G12SDI522G FC0000765-UPSMFTN 1PM SVC12M F12UPL914A FC0000704-UPPDALTC 1PM SVC12M Place of performance: USDA/ARS/CGRU 141 Experiment Station Rd Stoneville, MS 38776 Point of Contact: Jodi Scheffler, 662-686-5219, jodi.scheffler@ars.usda Period of Performance: one year Government Furnished: Access to the facility during normal business operations (Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm). Performance Requirement Measures: One planned maintenance within 12 months (FlexCHOICE Coverage: 12 Months) with standard service and response time. Bill to address is: Agricultural Research Service, Administrative and Financial Management SEA Area Administrative Office, Acquisitions & Personal Property/Fleet 2775 F&B ROAD COLLEGE STATION TX 77845 All responsible businesses meeting the requirements may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Agency. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 ARO, however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.sam.gov. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based low price, technically acceptable. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, and capabilities of the offeror's equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 12:00 p.m. (noon) central standard time, August 11, 2022. Quotations are to be addressed to Jovan Haynes, Purchasing Agent, at jovan.haynes@usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent by email.