The investigation of chemical constituents and the comparative in vitro respiratory toxicity of synthetic coolants in e-liquids

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Quotes are being requested and this announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-02 effective March 16, 2023. 1. Contracting Office Address: 4041 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD, 20705 2. Solicitation Number: 75F40123Q00166 3. Subject: Synthetic Coolant Aerosols – Chemical Constituents and In Vitro Respiratory Toxicity Study 4. Product Service Code: AJ11 – General Science and Technology Basic Research 5. NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) 6. Responses Due Date: 10:00am EST on 7/26/2023 via email to the Primary Point of Contact: Michele Jackson at [email protected]. 7. Questions Due Date: 10:00am EST on 7/11/2023 due via email to the Primary Point of Contact: Michele Jackson at [email protected]. Questions will not be accepted after this due date. THIS ANNOUCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION AND A SEPARATE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number for this acquisition is 75F40123Q00166 and is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The NAICS Code for this solicitation is 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). This will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price contract. Prospective contractors are responsible for downloading the solicitation, amendments, and attachments. The following is the list of attachments: Attachment I - Solicitation document Attachment II – Pricing Table Attachment III – Example of a Subcontracting Plan Attachment IV – Appendix A Attachment V – Appendix B The Government reserves the right to award without discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial offer is providing the Best Value and discussions are not necessary.