Open-Path (OP) Methane (CH4) Tunable Diode Lasers (TDL) for Ames, IA
ID: 12905B24Q0201Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPALBANY, CA, 94710, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/16af8f24b6c7498cac3844aef59d4840/view
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    The US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service seeks quotes for Open-Path (OP) Methane (CH4) Tunable Diode Lasers (TDL) for delivery in Ames, Iowa. This combined synopsis and solicitation is issued for commercial items and follows FAR Part 12.6 and 13.

    The solicitation number is 12905B24Q0201, and the NAICS code is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Offerors are required to complete and submit FAR Provision 52.212-3 online, certifying their status as a commercial vendor.

    The key requirement is to deliver OP methane lasers as specified in the attached document. Delivery schedules will be determined at the time of award and may be to multiple locations.

    Quotes must be submitted by 08/07/2024 at 12 pm PT to Brian Fien at brian.fien@usda.gov. The government reserves the right to accept late quotes if it is in the best interest of the US and does not cause undue delay. For more information or clarifications, interested parties should contact Brian Fien via email before 08/01/2024.

    Evaluation of quotes will be based on the criteria outlined in the attached RFQ terms and conditions. The selected vendor will be awarded a contract resulting from this solicitation.

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    Brian Fien
    (510) 559-6431
    brian.fien@usda.gov
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