Insect Slide Cabinets
ID: 12305B25R0014Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROPBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

PSC

CABINETS, LOCKERS, BINS, AND SHELVING (7125)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/45a27cf7bc474b0d8de6734c9c308430/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses for the procurement of 13 steel slide storage cabinets intended for the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. These cabinets must securely house insect specimen slides, accommodating a total of 27,000 slides while adhering to specific space and weight restrictions, including a maximum floor loading capacity of 150 pounds per square foot. The procurement is crucial for effective management and preservation of museum resources, with delivery expected within 30 days post-award to the museum's east loading dock. Interested parties must submit their quotes by March 21, 2025, via email to Caitlin Hale at Caitlin.Hale@usda.gov, with questions accepted until March 18, 2025.

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    Caitlin Hale
    Caitlin.hale@usda.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Specifications - SEL Slide Storage Cabinets.docx
    The National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, is preparing for a move in 2025 by acquiring 13 steel slide storage cabinets for securely housing insect specimen slides. Each 5-drawer cabinet must accommodate 270 slide boxes (totaling 27,000 slides) while adhering to space and weight restrictions, with a maximum floor loading capacity of 150 pounds per square foot. The cabinets must match existing cabinetry dimensions of 30 x 28.5 inches. Delivery is scheduled for 30 days post-award to the east loading dock of the museum. Floyd Shockley, the Entomology Collection Manager, will serve as the delivery point of contact. This procurement aligns with government RFP procedures, emphasizing the effective management of museum resources and specimen preservation.
    Insect Slide Cabinets Combined Synopsis _ Solicitation.docx
    The solicitation document (PSC 7125) seeks proposals for slide storage cabinets for the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, with a total small business set-aside status and associated NAICS code 337127. It invites quotes from qualified small businesses, emphasizing compliance with federal contracting procedures and providing a detailed specification for the required cabinets. The evaluation process will follow a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, favoring the most economically advantageous offers. Offerors must submit documentation demonstrating compliance with the specifications and complete necessary representations and certifications. Proposals are due via email by March 21, 2025, with queries accepted until March 18, 2025. The document elaborates on various clauses and requirements attached to the contract, including adherence to federal regulations, terms for payment, and mandatory compliance with various contractual obligations. This solicitation serves to facilitate the procurement of essential storage solutions while ensuring fair competition and adherence to federal procurement standards.
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