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General Buy Information
| Buy #: | 994953 | |
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| Solicitation #: | 1205K319Q0040 | |
| Buy Description: | Song Meter Mini | |
| Category: | 58 -- Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment | |
| Sub Category: | 5835 -- Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment | |
| NAICS: | 334310 -- Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | |
| SAM Contract Opportunity: | Yes | |
| Set-Aside Requirement: | Small Business | |
| Buyer: | USDA Forest Service Region 6 - Forest Service | |
| End Date: | 09/06/2019 | |
| End Time: | 16:30 ET | |
| Seller Question Deadline: | 9/5/2019 - 11:00 ET | |
| Delivery: | Special Delivery Instructions - See Line Item Description | |
Line Item(s) Template - Optional
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Line Item(s)
| Item No | Description | Qty | Unit |
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| 001 | SMMINI Song Meter Mini 8519814050 Made in USA Delivery: No Later Than April 15, 2020 | 179 | EA |
| 002 | CUSTOM Lithium battery pack lid Delivery: No Later Than April 15, 2020 | 179 | EA |
Bidding Requirements
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In addition to providing pricing through the marketplace, Sellers have the OPTION to include certain non-pricing information as document(s) attached to their Bid, so they are received no later than the closing date and time of this Buy. Pricing will not be accepted if it is included in the attachment(s). Attachment(s) can total no more than 20 MB, whether multiple files or one file, and may be zipped to decrease their size. A Seller's failure to comply with these terms may result in its Bid being determined to be non-responsive. The attachment(s) should include the following non-pricing information:
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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 Buyer requests that Sellers bid only the Brand Name and part number provided (exact make, model, part number and/or description). This means that bids containing substitutions will be viewed as UNACCEPTABLE. If you are not able to deliver the line item as requested, DO NOT BID. Please direct any questions to the Buyer through our 'Submit a Question' button.
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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 or delivery order. Bids from Sellers unable to accept purchase orders or delivery orders will not be considered for award.
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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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Sellers understand that the Marketplace ranks all Bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified in the Buy Terms, below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance.
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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 has provided special instructions for delivery – See Line Item Description.
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Buy Terms
| Name | Description |
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| Delivery | For the purposes of this buy the term “After Receipt of Order (ARO)” has the same meaning and function as the term “Notice to Proceed (NTP)” in the attached package. |
| 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 30 calendar days after close of Buy. |
| Shipping Condition | 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. |
| CCR Requirement | Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. |
| Commercial Items Terms and Conditions | The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. |
| Brand Name Justification | JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A) FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Upon the basis of the following justification, I hereby approve the issuance of the contractual action discussed below using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority cited herein. 1. Contracting Activity. USDA Forest Service Western Oregon Acquisition 4077 SW Research Way Corvallis, OR 97333 2. Description of Need. We need biological acoustic recorders to support an expansion of a regional passive bioacoustics monitoring program. This monitoring is a regional high priority and part of the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) Interagency Monitoring Program. This program has made prior sole source purchases from the company below, and has utilized their unique product for the last 3 field seasons. 3. Statutory Authority. FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). 4. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications. Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. manufactures passive bioacoustics recorders and is the industry leader in manufacturing ruggedized high-tech field recorders. This purchase takes advantage of the newly developed Song Meter Mini, which provides the same technology we have been utilizing for the last three years (SM 4s), but at a lower cost. https://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/mini The SM Mini is a weatherproof, low-profile programmable audio recorder designed specifically for the long-term autonomous monitoring of wildlife vocalizations that we have been testing as part of the NWFP spotted owl monitoring program. It is the only bioacoustics recorder on the market that combines the following features that are critical for this project: • Weatherproof enclosure with integrated mounting bracket and security cover • Portable, weighing less than 3 pounds with batteries and measuring less than 7”x5”x2” • Weather-resistant low-noise microphones with 80dBA SNR • Several sample rates between 8 and 96 kHz supported • Low power consumption when recording (<200mW) and almost no measurable power consumption when sleeping (U.S. Patent No. 7,782,195) • Runs on 4-6 AA-cell batteries • Sophisticated scheduling allows for combinations of time-of-day recording, recording relative to daily sunrise and/or sunset times, and on/off duty cycles • Records to up to 2 SDHC or SDXC flash cards (512GB onboard data storage capability) • Recordings contain meta-data including serial number, recording settings, schedule, and GPS location for traceability and diagnostics |
Shipping Information
| City | State | Zip Code | |
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| Corvallis | OR | 97331 |
Seller Attachment(s): Optional
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Buy Attachment(s)
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