SEAL ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT PM

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE

Solicitation Number: 140G0226Q0035

Issued as: Request for Quote (RFQ)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

1. Description of Requirement:
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for a Preventative Maintenance Agreement for Three (3) SEAL Analytical instruments.

2. Applicable Regulations:
This acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

3. Set-Aside & NAICS:
a. Set-Aside: Small Business
b. NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
c. Size Standard: $34,000,000.00

4. Solicitation Provisions and Clauses:

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply and are incorporated by reference:
a. FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
b. FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
c. FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
d. FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

5. Submission Requirements:
a. Offerors shall include their Unique Entity ID (UEI) number with the quote.
b. Offerors must be current and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/index.html to be eligible for award.
c. All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.

6. Delivery and Performance:
Specific place of performance, and acceptance details will be provided in the attached solicitation.

7. Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will award a contract from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the government price and other factors considered. Contractor shall be selected according to the following Factors, which are equal in importance. Factor 1 Technical Approach and Preventative Maintenance Plan, Factor 2 Qualifications, Certifications, and Experience of Technicians, and Factor 3 Past Performance of Similar Preventative Maintenance Contracts are of greater importance than price.

8. Submission Deadline and Contact:
a. Quotes and all questions must be submitted via email to: Beth Wilson at beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov
b. Closing date and time for receipt of quotes and questions are specified in the attached solicitation.