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Software License and Device Warranty for an ONT GridION x5

ID: 12505B24Q0276 • Type: Solicitation

Description

This request for quote (RFQ) solicitation # 12505B24Q0276 is to provide Software License and Device Warranty for an ONT GridION x5 in accordance with the Requirements provided in the Attachments/Links section.

The associated NAICS is 513210 ( Software Publishers ) with a small business size standard of under $47.0 Million. The applicable PSC is J066 ( Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment ). This solicitation is issued as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside .

It is the Government's intent to make a single firm-fixed price award that includes a base and four option years.

Any questions and all quotes must be submitted in writing via email to Aaron Dimeo at aaron.dimeo@usda.gov with the solicitation number ( 12505B24Q0276 ) and/or title ("Software License and Device Warranty for an ONT GridION x5") in the subject line, body, or attachments of the email.

Questions are due by or before 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Answers to questions received before the deadline will be posted in an amendment to the solicitation.

A completed copy of the SF1449 quote submission form and the supplemental "Supporting Information Form" are to be include with your quote. It is also strongly advised that a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3 be included with all quotes. Please see "Additional Information" in the Attachments/Links section for more details.

All quotes must be submitted in writing with all other requested and required documentation. Quotes are due by or before 11:59 PM CT on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Background
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is issuing this request for quote (RFQ) solicitation #12505B24Q0276 to procure Software License and Device Warranty for an ONT GridION x5. The agency's mission is to provide research, education, and economics in agriculture. This contract aims to ensure the maintenance and support of critical laboratory equipment through software licensing and warranty services. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses.

Work Details
The contractor will provide the following services:
1. Software License for the ONT GridION x5 device.
2. Device Warranty covering maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of instruments and laboratory equipment associated with the ONT GridION x5. The contract includes a base term and four option years for continued service. Each option year will also include similar services as outlined in the base term.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the base term is from September 29, 2024, to September 28, 2025. Option years extend from September 29, 2025, to September 28, 2026; September 29, 2026, to September 28, 2027; September 29, 2027, to September 28, 2028; and September 29, 2028, to September 29, 2029.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at USDA ARS locations as specified in the solicitation.

Overview

Response Deadline
Aug. 6, 2024, 12:59 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
July 26, 2024, 2:05 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Madison, WI 53706 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$47 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$100,000 - $500,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
83% of obligations for similar contracts within the Agricultural Research Service were awarded full & open.
On 7/26/24 ARS Midwest Area issued Solicitation 12505B24Q0276 for Software License and Device Warranty for an ONT GridION x5 due 8/6/24. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 513210 (SBA Size Standard $47 Million) and PSC J066.
Primary Contact
Name
Aaron Dimeo   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE > USDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP
FPDS Organization Code
12H2-12505B
Source Organization Code
500033435
Last Updated
July 26, 2024
Last Updated By
aaron.dimeo@usda.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 20, 2024