Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number AG6538S09AA31 is issued as a request for quotations and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 2005-32. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 541690 and 541711. CLIN 1 - QTY 1 - Genotype 150 cattle using the 50K bovine chip The goal of this project is to determine interactions between genotypes of host cattle and E. coli O157:H7 bacteria in their digestive tract. Some host genotypes may be more favorable to colonization by this bacteria, ultimately resulting in ‘super-shedders'-animals that are colonized for long periods of time at high numbers and are likely to cause increase overall infection rates. Genome analysis is expected identify marker genotypes that are more likely susceptible to high levels of E. coli O157:H7 colonization. To facilitate this goal, these animals must be genotyped for a broad marker set spanning the entire genome. These markers can be used in selection programs to reduce the number of ‘super-shedder' animals in the feedlot or to sort animals with high potential to become ‘super-shedders' into different management groups with different vaccination strategies. The work supports the Center's missions of increasing the production efficiency of safe, high-quality food products. Technical Requirements: The provider must genotype these animals for the identical marker set that currently exists on the Illumina BovineSNP50 BeadChip®. These markers are currently a standard for the industry and have been used in other populations at USMARC. The results can be more easily transferred to other populations because of the concordance between this population and other industry populations. A total of 150 animals are to be genotyped for these markers. All resulting genotypes must be returned to USMARC via the contractor's FTP server. Genotypes shall be delivered by December 15, 2009. CCR and ORCA: Vendor must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) and Online Representation and Certifications (ORCA) prior to the award of the contract. You may register by going to www.ccr.gov. You will need to your Tax ID, Duns Number, Bradstreet number and banking information. 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. Please note on your proposal if you will accept a government purchase (VISA) card. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendums: 52-212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - annual representations and certifications are required. Offers shall include a statement as follows on their offer: the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference, except for paragraphs ______________; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. In paragraph B of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-15, 52.223-16, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, 52.225-33, 52.211-6. In the event the vendor will accept payment via the Government Purchase Card (VISA), the vendor shall annotate on its offer that it will accept the purchase card, and clause 52.232-33 will be superseded by clause 52.232-36. All sources wishing to provide a quotation must respond by 5:00 PM, August 18, 2009. Quotations should be addressed to USDA Agricultural Research Service, State Spur 18D Bldg 1, Clay Center, NE 68933. POC Donita Furman, Purchasing Agent, 402-762-4145. Faxed or emailed responses are acceptable. All responses will be evaluated to determine the equipment's capability to meet the above requirements. The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive/responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government per FAR 13.106-2.