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1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, 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.


2. The solicitation number is 12305B23Q0170 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).


3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-04, dated June 2, 2023.


4. See attached document (Specifications).


5. USDA ARS Plant Genetic Resources Unit requires a contractor to provide a 144 Megapixel Color Camera per Specifications attached. Pictures are also attached to aid in quote development.


6. Place of delivery and acceptance: USDA ARS NEA BARC-East EMFSL, c/o Insuck Baek, 303 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705 and FOB destination.


7. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.


8. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.


9. In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
   
   
   
   1. Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (Quote on company letterhead) detailing the description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
   
   
   2. Submit SAM.gov UEI# with quotation.
   
   
   3. Submit the place of manufacture of the item.
   
   
   
   


10. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit all items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.


11. DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.


12. Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.


13. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.


14. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Terms and Conditions


15. Quoted prices must include all applicable costs including FOB shipping costs.


16. Quotes are due on 9/1/2023 at 5:00 PM EST by email to Roger Ammons at roger.ammons@usda.gov. (Must include the Notice ID in the Subject Line)


17. Roger Ammons may be reached at roger.ammons@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/28/2023 by 3:00 PM EST.