RFQ Brand Name or Equal Agilent - 990 Micro GC
ID: 12639525Q0043Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d369ef3fa44a4311931b1a13a8a4ff4c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking quotes for the procurement of an Agilent 990 Micro Gas Chromatograph (MicroGC) for its Plant Protection Quarantine Science and Technology laboratory. This specialized instrument is crucial for analyzing condensable gases and low boiling liquids, and the procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334516. The total estimated price for the MicroGC, including installation and one year of engineering support, is $39,479.76, with the government emphasizing a best-value evaluation based on price, past performance, and technical capabilities. Interested contractors must submit their proposals, including a signed SF1449 form and a technical capabilities statement, to the designated contracting officer, Mario Garcia, at mario.garcia2@usda.gov by the specified due date to ensure compliance with procurement procedures.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mario Garcia
    (919) 257-7535
    mario.garcia2@usda.gov
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    12639525Q0043.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ), number 12639525Q0043, issued by the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the procurement of a 990 Micro Gas Chromatograph (MicroGC) for their Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ) Science and Technology (S&T) laboratory. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334516. The government intends to issue a firm-fixed-price contract, emphasizing a best-value evaluation based on price, past performance, and technical capabilities. Interested contractors must submit a signed SF1449 form, a filled-out price schedule, and proof of SAM registration, along with a technical capabilities statement detailing their experience with Ivermectin handling and corn treatment processes. The MicroGC must meet specific requirements, including a heated channel with backflush capability and a field case for portability. All submissions are to be sent to the designated contracting officer by the specified due date, ensuring compliance with procurement procedures and specifications. This RFQ serves the broader objective of enhancing pest management technologies and methods within the USDA's operational framework.
    FAR 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification Agilent 990 MicroGC-S.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to procure a specialized Agilent 990 Micro Gas Chromatograph (microGC) to replace an older model. This instrument is essential for analyzing condensable gases and low boiling liquids. The justification for a limited source procurement is based on the lack of equivalent instruments that meet the agency’s specific technical requirements, including unique channels for operational needs. Switching to a different model would necessitate extensive software and method redevelopments, as the USDA already utilizes existing systems compatible with the Agilent 990. The total estimated price for the new microGC, along with installation and a year of engineer support, is $39,479.76. Agilent Technologies is recommended as the sole source due to its familiar technology and history of successful use in relevant applications. The document reflects compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines regarding limited source justifications.
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