United States - Stereo Sequencing

Description

Solicitation number 12505B24Q0350 Stereo Sequencing is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. The associated NAICS code is 621511 (Medical Laboratories) and a PSC Code of B599 (Special Studies/Analysis-Other).

This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001)  Stereo Sequencing

Specifications:  See attached  RFQ 12505B24Q0350

The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is US Department of Agriculture
         10300 Baltimore Ave. BARC EAST,
         Attn: Dr. Congjun Li  (congjun.li@usda.gov)
         Building 306, Room 216
         Beltsville, MD, 20705.

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,

(2) Price

All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov.

The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).  "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price.  Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.  The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified.  If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability.  This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable.  Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed.  If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.

See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0058 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  All invoices shall be submitted electronically.

Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8.

Opportunity closing date

16 September 2024

Value of contract

to be confirmed