(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number for this effort is AG-6395-S-16-0193. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89, effective July 14, 2016. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of a clause or provision can be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (iv) This is a total small business set-aside. The appropriate NAICS code is 334517 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. (v) Contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure: Contract Line Item Number 0001: Rad Source RS 1300 4 pi Irradiator with water chiller (brand name or equal). Quantity: 1 Unit of Measure: EA (vi) Description of requirements of items to be acquired: Rad Source RS 1300 4 pi Irradiator with water chiller (brand name or equal), manufactured by Rad Source Technologies, Inc., Rad Source Headquarters, Brogon Rd., Suite 500, Suwanee, GA 30024. See attached "Salient Characteristics Requirements". Includes installation, machine start up, and training at time of installation. Electrical is available. Contractor is responsible for supplying the cooling system, and plumbing this to the irradiator (from up to 50' away). Scheduling of installation and training shall be coordinated with the Government. (vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance at FOB point: Delivery within six (6) months after notice of award. FOB Destination Point: USDA-APHIS-VS-NVSL, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. (viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies with the following addendum: Paragraph (b) Submission of quotations, is revised to read as follows: QUOTES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Cover page referencing the solicitation number, company name, address, point of contact, and DUNS number. 2. Unit price for line item 0001. Unit price shall include all costs associated with furnishing and delivering all materials and for performing all work required under the contract in a complete and acceptable manner. 3. Copy of the quoter's standard commercial warranty (if available). Quoters shall offer the Government at least the same warranty terms offered to the general public in customary commercial practice, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. 4. If applicable, product literature for "equal" products, as required by 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. Submit quotations by email to
[email protected]. (ix) Quotations will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.106-2, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. Award will be made to the responsible firm whose quote conforming to the solicitation is the lowest priced brand name or equal product. (x) The provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies. Quoters shall complete online representations and certifications in the System for Awards Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to specified response date/time. Information pertaining to the provision 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate, must be completed. (xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies with the following addendum: Paragraph (g) Invoices, is revised to include the following statement: All invoices shall be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov. IPP is a secure, web‐based service that manages government invoicing. (xii) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to the acquisition. The following clauses are checked as applicable (paragraph b): 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.223-20, Aerosols 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (xiii) Other contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions: Incorporated by Reference: 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Incorporated by Full Text: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) (xiv) Please submit questions concerning this solicitation by email to Lisa Draves at
[email protected]. Quoters are responsible for ensuring completeness of quotations. The Government may evaluate solely on the information provided in the quotation. Quotations that reject the terms of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Alternate Pricing Schedules will not be considered. Quotations must include a price for all items in the solicitation to be eligible for award. The Government will award on an "All or None" basis. USDA is an agency of the Federal Government, Tax-Exempt. Federal Tax ID No. 41-066271.