Combined Synopsis/Solicitation CID Portable Environmental & Botanical Instrument Array Vicksburg, MS This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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 written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912HZ-19-Q-4775 and this solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-03. This procurement is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334516- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1000 employees. The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Vicksburg, Mississippi is soliciting quotes for the purchase a brand name Chen Instrument Design Inc. (CID Bioscience) Portable Environmental & Botanical Instrument Array. The Brand name justification is attached. Specific Items and Quantities: CID BioScience Item Number Item Description Quantity CI-110 Imaging probe with built in touch screen 1 CI-710 Spectrometer w/integrated leaf probe, dual light source 1 CI-202 Scan board, scanner, battery charger, USB cable, software 1 CI-202TF Replacement transparent film that protects leaf during measurement 3 CI-203 Scanner, charger, USB cable, operation manual, case 1 CI-203CA Conveyer, AC power supply, spring kit, instrument case 1 CI-340 Infrared gas analyzer, infrared temp sensor, RH capacitor, default LC-1 leaf chamber, PAR sensor, soda lime & silica gel tubes, spare part kit, battery & charger, USB cable, software manual, case 1 CI-340BP Battery, charger, cable connections for up to 4 modules, and bag 1 CI-301AD Control unit, refillable silica gel, soda lime, H2O cartridges, 1 CO2 cylinder, and accessory kit 1 CI-301LA Control unit and LED Lamp 1 CI-510CF Includes control unit and sensor probe 1 CI-510CS Includes temperature control attachment, control unit, and accessory kit 1 CI-301LC-1 25mm x 25mm chamber. For open-system measurements of trees, shrubs, and herbs with small, broad leaves 1 CI-301LC-2 55mm x 20mm chamber. For open-system measurements of trees, shrubs, and herbs with small, regular leaves 1 CI-301LC-3 65mmx10mm chamber. For open-system measurements of grasses and grass-like leaves 1 CI-301LC-4 25mmx90mm chamber. For open-system measurements of succulents and small-needled conifers 1 CI-301LC-5 50mm x 70mm chamber. For open-system measurements of large needled conifers 1 CI-301LC-7 104mm x 33mm chamber. For closed-system measurements of long, narrow leaves 1 CI-301LC-8 89mm x 66mm chamber. For closed-system measurements of medium-sized leaves. 1 CI-301LC-9 121mm x 91mm chamber. For closed-system measurements of large-sized leaves. 1 CI-301LC-10 180mm x 130mm chamber. For closed-system measurements of very large leaves 1 CI-301SR 0.634L volume, 73.4 cm soil exposure area. For measurements of CO2 flux from soils 1 CI-301CC Attachment interface for user designed chambers with the CI-340 1 CI-340B Extra battery for CI-340 2 Quote must include all cost, including delivery. Delivery Location: USACE ERDC 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180 Delivery Date: Delivery must be made by 30 September 2019. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation: 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper; 52.204-7 System For Award Management; 52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance; 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items;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; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-25 Prohibition On Engaging In Sanctioned Activities Relating To Iran-Certification; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management; 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination; 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation Of Former DoD Officials; 252.203-7002 Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights; 252.203-7005 Representation Relating To Compensation Of Former DoD Officials; 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information; 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program; 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items; 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments; 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Only one Firm-Fixed- Price award using FAR Part 12 procedures. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to award without discussions, however, reserves the right to hold discussions, if necessary. Therefore, offerors should provide their best possible proposal from a technical and pricing standpoint. Send quotes via email to
[email protected]. Copies of FAR clauses/provisions may be accessed via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Quotes are due on 9 August 2019 at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time and may be submitted electronically via email, providing that they are complete and provide all required information to:
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