Measurement and Control System, Software, and Accessories

This is a Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Measurement and Control System. This combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items is 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 SEPERATE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The U.S. Geological Survey, Nevada Water Science Center, Carson City, NV, has a requirement for the following commercial brand name or equal equipment as follows:0001 CR5000 Measurement and control system, P/N CR5000, 1 each; MFG: CSI0002 CR5000 base without battery (-40 Degree to +85 degree C), P/N: 1, 1 each; MFG: CSI0003 Loggernet software series and CR5000 support software 5.0, P/N: Loggernet Software, 1 each; MFG: CSI0004 Library of CR5000 eddy covariance programs, P/N: 18443, 1 each; MFG: CSI0005 Compact flash adapter for PCMCIA slots, P/N: 17404, 2 each; MFG: CSI0006 Sandisk Imagemate usb 2.0 reader/writer for compact flash, P/N: 17752, 1 each, MFG SANDISK0007 Type E Fine Wire Thermocouple (0.0005inch dia.) P/N: FW05, 12 each; MFG: CSI0008 Fine Wire Carrying Case (holds 4 probes) P/N: PW/ENC, 3 each; MFG: CSI0009 Vaisala Temperature and RH Probe w/25ft cable, P/N: HMP45C_25, 1 each; MFG VAISALA FINLAND0010 REBS Soil Heat Flux Plate (50 ft lead) P/N: HFP01-L, 10 each; MFG: HUKSEFLUX, NETHERLANDS0011 Averaging Soil Thermocouple Probe (2 junctions @ 2 depths) (50ft lead) P/N: TCAV-L_50, 5 each; MFG: CSI0012 41003 RM Young Gill Radiation Sheild for HMP45C/CS500, P/N: 5932, 1 each; MFG: YOUNG, ENGLAND0013 10 ft Steel Tripod with Grounding Kit, P/N: CM10, 3 each; MFG: CSI0014 Guy Kit for CM10, P/N: 10844, 3 each; MFG: CSI0015 ENC 16/18 Weather Resistant Enclosure Series (cable opening-two conduits, P/N: 10628) 5 each; MFG: CSI0016 Mounting Bracket Triple-Notch, P/N: 7841, 5 each; MFG: CSI0017 CSAT3 3-D Sonic Anemometer (25 ft power, SDM, RS-232, and analog output cables included) P/N: 16765, 2 each; MFG: CSI0018 CSAT3 Carrying Case, P/N: 16764, 2 each; MFG: CSI0019 TC Mount/Cover (used to mount a FW05 fine wire thermocouple on the CSAT3) P/N: 10080, 5 each; MFG: CSI0020 Krypton Hygrometer w/Case (25 ft lead included) P/N: KH20, 5 each; MFG: CSI0021 Mount CSAT3/KH20, P/N: 14118, 5 each; MFG: CSI0022 Water Content Reflectometer (50 ft lead) P/N: CS616_50, 5 each; MFG: CSI0023 CS616 insertion guide tool, P/N: 14383, 1 each; MFG: CSI0024 CS616 pilot rod tool, P/N: 14384, 1 each; MFG: CSI0025 FWC-L (connector for fine wire thermocouples) 5 each, plus 20 ft of cable for each, MFG: CSI CSI = Campbell Scientific, Inc. This equipment will be used to create a system to measure rapid changes in vertical wind speed, vapor density and temperature, respectively; therefore vendors must be able to provide all items (brand name or equal). Quotes for other than all items, will not be accepted. Delivery Date: 09/30/2009. Deliver to Address: U.S. Geological Survey, Nevada Water Science Center, 2730 North Deer Run Road, Carson City, NV 89701, Attn: Mary Tumbusch. This solicitation document contains incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-35, dated 14 July 2009. The solicitation number for this procurement is 09WRQQ0162 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This request is issued as an unrestricted procurement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334513 with an applicable size standard of 500 employees. Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Request for Quotation (RFQ) should be submitted and shall contain the following information: RFQ NUMBER; TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS; NAME, ADDRESS; TELEPHONE NUMBER OF OFFEROR; TERMS OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY; ANY DISCOUNT TERMS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS (if applicable). Signed quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount for each item. Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. EVALUATION/AWARD: The Government will award a purchase order to the offeror whose price is judged to represent the best value to the government. Evaluation criteria are as follows Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. If other than brand name is offered, sufficient literature must be submitted in order to determine technical acceptability. All offerors must be Central Contractor Registered (CCR) and online representation and certification application (ORCA) must be activated. ORCA registration for on line representation and certification requirements may be viewed via the internet at www.bpn.gov. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Centers at 1-888-227-2423. OFFERORS MAY INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH THEIR OFFER, which can be downloaded from the internet or requested in writing via facsimile at 229-257-3547. Offerors that fail to furnish the required representation information via submission or ORCA registration, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. LATE OFFERS: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers MAY NOT be considered. The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents. This solicitation incorporates, by reference FAR 52.204-07, 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, 52.212-5 and 52.211-06 Brand Name or Equal are attached. Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUNE 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)); FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition Against Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246); (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793); FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons. 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (June 2003)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (E.O's, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer; RESPONSE TIME: REQUEST FOR QUOTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT:US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, BRANCH OF ACQUSITIONS AND GRANTS, 3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DR EAST, STE 2002, SACRAMENTO, CA 95819 All quotes shall arrive to the attention of Verita Friesner via email at [email protected] NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. P.D.T. on 31 July 2009. ALL QUOTES SHALL BE MARKED WITH REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NUMBER AND TITLE. THIS ACQUISITION IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.