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General Buy Information
| Buy #: | 1169255_02 | |
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| Solicitation #: | SNAPRFQ-R7-24-4524-244_01 | |
| Buy Description: | BULK Lab MilliQ Filter Order for FSB/LTAB/LABS FY2024 Lab Supplies | |
| Category: | 66 -- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment | |
| Sub Category: | 6640 -- Laboratory Equipment and Supplies | |
| NAICS: | 334516 -- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | |
| SAM Contract Opportunity: | Yes (If Yes, buys prior to 11/2019 were posted to FBO) | |
| Set-Aside Requirement: | Small Business | |
| Buyer: | EPA - REGION 7 SNAP End User | |
| End Date: | 04/15/2024 | |
| End Time: | 17:00 ET | |
| Seller Question Deadline: | No Seller Question Deadline Set | |
| Delivery: | 10 Day(s) - Required (No. of calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) by which Buyer requires Seller to deliver) | |
| Repost Reason: |
Reposted from GSA No Set Aside to Open Market Small Business.
Please Note: Repost Reason is provided as a courtesy only. Sellers are responsible for reviewing and complying with all Buy Specifications regardless of Repost Reason. |
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Line Item(s) Template - Optional
| You have the option of entering Bid information manually by clicking Start Bid or you can prepare your Bid in an Excel spreadsheet by clicking Download Template. Complete the template using the instructions provided in the spreadsheet and save the file to your computer. When complete, login to Unison Marketplace and click Start Bid. Proceed to the Line Items screen to upload the information. |
Line Item(s)
| Item No | Description | Qty | Unit | Non-Priced Line Items |
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| 001 | Q-Gard® T2 Purification Cartridge In what country is the product manufactured? ______ [vendor required to complete] | 6 | EA | |
| 002 | LC-Pak® Polisher In what country is the product manufactured? ______ [vendor required to complete] | 3 | EA | |
| 003 | Millipak® Express 40 Filter In what country is the product manufactured? ______ [vendor required to complete] | 2 | EA | |
| 004 | Quantum® TEX Polishing Cartridge In what country is the product manufactured? ______ [vendor required to complete] | 5 | EA | |
| 005 | O-Ring 7.6 x 2.62 mm, pack of 10 In what country is the product manufactured? ______ [vendor required to complete] | 4 | PACK | |
| 006 | Shipping must be $0.00 in accordance with "Shipping Condition" Buy Term. This is a non-pricing line item. | 1 | EA | Non-Priced |
Bidding Requirements
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Open Market bids are accepted in this solicitation; however, please refer to the specifications below, including 'Set-Aside Requirement' provision, for additional requirements.
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The Government intends to select for award the one responsible quote which conforms to the Bidding Requirements and Buy Terms in the auction, proposes a price that is fair and reasonable, and provides the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote meeting the specifications of the requirement. If the lowest priced quote is not found to be Technically Acceptable, the government will evaluate the next lowest priced quote, and so on. Quotes determined to be incomplete, unreasonable, or unrealistic will not be considered for award.
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The Buyer is allowing Sellers to submit bids for alternate items, provided those items meet all of the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified by this solicitation. Sellers MUST enter exactly what they are bidding (including make, model and description) into the blank description field in order for the bid to be considered. The Buyer will evaluate 'equal' items on the basis of information furnished by the Seller or identified in the bid and reasonably available to the Buyer. The Buyer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the Bid.
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The Buyer is requiring that any rebid must be lower than the 'current bid price' by this amount. The reduction is based on the total order and must be satisfied within the rebid minimum.
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Buyer intends to issue award using a purchase order, delivery order, or purchase card. If utilizing a purchase card, Buyer will communicate account information to Selected Seller outside of the Marketplace.
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This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified Sellers can bid.
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Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
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Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the buyer to respond. Questions can be submitted by using the 'Questions & Responses' link. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.
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Unless otherwise specified in the Buy Terms, below, Bid must be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy and shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.)
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The Buyer is requiring interested Sellers submit Bids with pricing for certain Line Items and not for other Line Item(s).
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Buy Terms
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| Award Intention | The Government intends to issue one (1) Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Purchase Order (PO) for commercial items in accordance with FAR 12: Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures. |
| Equipment Condition | New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. |
| Offer Period | Bid MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close of Buy. |
| Shipping Condition | In accordance with FAR 47.303-6, Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. The government is unable to accept any quote which shows a separate line item for shipping. |
| Seller Attachments | In addition to providing pricing at www.unisonmarketplace.com for this solicitation, each offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) through Unison Marketplace so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. |
| SAM Requirement | Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required at the time an offer or quotation is submitted, excluding the exceptions outlined in FAR 4.1102(a). Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. |
| Provisions & Clauses | I. FAR: i. 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) ii. 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) iii. 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (Jan 2017) iv. 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (Oct 2018) v. 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Jun 2020) vi. 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (Oct 2018) vii. 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (Aug 2020) viii. 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. (Aug 2020) ix. 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (Aug 2020) x. 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2021) xi. 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities. (Dec 2023) xii. 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) xiii. 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) xiv. 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (Oct 2020) xv. 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) xvi. 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Nov 2015) xvii. 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) xviii. 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Nov 2015) xix. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (SEP 2023) xx. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2024) xxi. 1552.312-4 Contract terms and conditions - commercial items (far deviation) (Oct 2021). xxii. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. (Feb 2024) xxiii. 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) xxiv. 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024) xxv. 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) xxvi. 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (June 2003) xxvii. 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (Feb 2024) xxviii. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. (Apr 2015) xxix. 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. (Feb 1999) xxx. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (Sept 2016) xxxi. 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) xxxii. 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Jun 2020) xxxiii. 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) xxxiv. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Nov 2021) xxxv. 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (Jun 2020) xxxvi. 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) xxxvii. 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (Feb 2021) xxxviii. 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) xxxix. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. (Oct 2018) xl. 1552.332-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (FAR DEVIATION) (Oct 2021). xli. 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (Mar 2023) xlii. 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Aug 1996) xliii. 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Oct 2004) xliv. 1552.233-70 Notice of Filing Requirements for Agency Protests (Jul 1999) xlv. 1552.235-79 Release of Contractor Confidential Business Information. (DEC 2018) xlvi. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) xlvii. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) - Fill-In: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): www.acquisition.gov and Environmental Protection Agency Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR): http://www/ecfr.gov/cgibin/textidx?c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48cfrv6_02.tpl II. Local i. EPA-H-23-101 Environmentally preferable practices - The contractor shall, to the greatest extent practicable, utilize environmentally preferable practices in its course of business. "Environmentally preferable" is defined as products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service. Consideration of environmentally preferable practices must be consistent with price, performance, availability, and safety conditions. ii. 1552.232-70 (DEV) ALT 2: ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC INVOICES VIA THE INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP)(DEVIATION) (a) Definitions. As used below: Contract financing payment and invoice payment are defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 32.001. Electronic form means an automated system that transmits information electronically from the initiating system to all affected systems. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests. However, scanned documents are acceptable when they are part of a submission of a payment request made using Invoice Processing Platform or another electronic form authorized by the Contracting Officer. Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the Contractor under this contract. (b)(1) The Contractor shall submit invoices using the electronic form invoicing program Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), which is a secure web-based service provided by the U.S. Treasury that more efficiently manages government invoicing. (2) The Contractor's Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in System for Award Management (SAM)) will receive registration/enrollment instructions via email from the IPP. Registration is free and the Contractor must register within 3 to 5 days of receipt of such email from IPP. (3) Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email at IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or by telephone at (866) 973-3131. (c) If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor shall submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor may submit an invoice using other than IPP only when: (1) The Contracting Officer administering the contract for payment has determined, in writing, that electronic form submission would be unduly burdensome to the Contractor; and in such cases, the Contracting Officer shall modify the contract to include a copy of the Determination; or (2) When the Governmentwide commercial purchase card is used as the method of payment. (d) The Contractor shall submit any non-electronic form payment requests using the method or methods specified in the contract. (e) Invoices submitted through IPP will be either rejected, or accepted and paid, in their entirety, and will not be paid on a partial basis. (f) In addition to the requirements of this clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate payment clauses in this contract when submitting payment requests. |
| 1552.211-79 – Compliance with EPA policies for information resources management (Jul 2016) | I. Definition. Information Resources Management (IRM) is defined as any planning, budgeting, organizing,directing, training, promoting, controlling, and managing activities associated with the burden, collection, creation, use and dissemination of information. IRM includes both information itself and the management of information and related resources such as personnel, equipment, funds, and technology. Examples of these services include but are not limited to the following: i. The acquisition, creation, or modification of a computer program or automated data base for delivery to EPA or use by EPA or contractors operating EPA programs. ii. The analysis of requirements for, study of the feasibility of, evaluation of alternatives for, or design and development of a computer program or automated data base for use by EPA or contractors operating EPA programs. iii. Services that provide EPA personnel access to or use of computer or word processing equipment, software, or related services. iv. Services that provide EPA personnel access to or use of: Data communications; electronic messaging services or capabilities; electronic bulletin boards, or other forms of electronic information dissemination; electronic record-keeping; or any other automated information services. II. General. The Contractor shall perform any IRM-related work under this contract in accordance with the IRM policies, standards, and procedures set forth on the Office of Environmental Information Policy Web site. Upon receipt of a work request (i.e. delivery order, task order, or work assignment), the Contractor shall check this listing of directives. The applicable directives for performance of the work request are those in effect on the date of issuance of the work request. The 2100 Series (2100-2199) of the Agency's Directive System contains the majority of the Agency's IRM policies, standards, and procedures. III. Section 508 requirements (accessibility). Contract deliverables are required to be compliant with Section 508 requirements (accessibility for people with disabilities). The Environmental Protection Agency policy for 508 compliance can be found at www.epa.gov/accessibility. Electronic access. A complete listing, including full text, of documents included in the 2100 Series of the Agency's Directive System is maintained on the EPA Public Access Server on the Internet at http://www2.epa.gov/irmpoli8/current-information-directives. (End of clause) |
| Manufacturer Authorized Reseller/Distributor | To be considered for award, all Sellers must be manufacturer federally authorized distributors/resellers of the equipment/services they are offering with a demonstrated capability of delivering the entire order within the timeframes specified by the Buyer on the award. Sellers shall be required to provide documentation as proof of authorization to be considered for award. |
| Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Auction Evaluation | The Government intends to select for award the one responsible quote which conforms to the Bidding Requirements and Buy Terms in the auction, proposes a price that is fair and reasonable, and provides the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote meeting the specifications of the requirement. If the lowest priced quote is not found to be Technically Acceptable, the government will evaluate the next lowest priced quote, and so on. Quotes determined to be incomplete, unreasonable, or unrealistic will not be considered for award. |
| Auto-Renewal Not Authorized | For auctions with periods of performance (e.g. maintenance/support/service agreements), vendor shall not auto-renew the period of performance. |
| Shipping Requirements | If a physical product is being shipped, then the shipping number/tracking, date of shipment, and any delays, must be provided to the contacts identified in the purchase order upon award. Award must be delivered no later than the delivery requirement specified in this auction. |
| Tax Exemption | Bids submitted must NOT include any sales tax (state, local, or otherwise). EPA is a Federal agency and thus is tax-exempt. Please click this link for the Tax Exempt information should it be necessary. |
| Sellers with Activity Note | EPA will not award to a vendor that EPA added a negative Activity Note to in the Marketplace system for non-compliance with the Terms of a previous auction. |
Shipping Information
| City | State | Zip Code | |
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| Kansas City | KS | 66101 - 2912 |
Seller Attachment(s): Required
| VENDOR MUST COMPLETE - Buy American Act Confirmation Documentation |
| VENDOR_MUST_COMPLETE_-_52-204-24.docx |
Buy Attachment(s)
| No. | Document Name | Document Size | |
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| 001 | VENDOR_MUST_COMPLETE_-_Buy_American_Act_Confirmation_Documentation.xlsx | 9 KB | |
| 002 | VENDOR_MUST_COMPLETE_-_52-204-24_12_16.pdf | 121 KB | |
| 003 | SNAP_BUY_TERMS_-_Open_Market_Small_Business.docx | 33 KB |