Gold/Palladium Sputter Coater (GSC) 68HE0B25Q0094

Brand Name or Equal Gold/Palladium Sputter Coater (GSC) 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS a. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. b. Solicitation number 68HE0B25Q0094 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). c. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01, effective 05/01/2022, EPA Acquisition Regulations (EPAAR) as of March 11, 2021, and Environmental Protection Agency Acquisition Guide (EPAAG) as of May 11, 2021. d. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard 1000 employees. e. Description of Requirement. See page 4 Item No. 0001. Responses shall include pricing and place of manufacturer for each line item with the quote. A Purchase Order will be issued based on firm fixed price for each line item. **Shall meet specifications and requirements as stated in the attached Brand Name or Equal Specification attachment** f. Delivery. FOB Destination. See page 5 Item No. 0001 for delivery address. g. In accordance with FAR 12.603 Streamlined solicitation for commercial items, the following clauses apply to this acquisition: - FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. - FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. Not used see paragraph (4) basis for award. - FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 with the offer. - FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. - FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order - Commercial Items and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause. - See SECTION 1 - Clauses of the attached solicitation for additional clauses. NOTE: 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment attachment shall be signed, dated and returned with quote unless annual representations and certifications for FAR 52.212-3 (v) Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation. Section 889(a)(1) and Section 889(a)(1)(B) of Public Law 115-232 is already completed in System of Award Management (SAM) registration. 2. CONTRACT TYPE In accordance with FAR 16.2, Fixed Price Contracts, this RFQ is for the award of one purchase order with firm fixed prices for delivery of all line items. 3. PROCEDURES FOR SOLICITATION, EVALUATION, AND AWARD The source selection evaluation procedures to be used for this solicitation will utilize solicitation, evaluation, and award procedures as outlined in FAR 13.106. 4. BASIS FOR AWARD The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions, as provided by FAR 13.106-2 and FAR 13.106-3. The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25 in regard to foreign supplies that are not domestic end products. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions with offerors, if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. A Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order will be awarded to the successful vendor that provides the BEST VALUE of lowest price, technically accepted, meets delivery schedule and the price is determined to be fair and reasonable. Meeting the requirements of the Brand Name or Equal Specifications are more important than price. As this is a procurement using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13, scoring quotations and weighting of evaluation criteria is not required. The BEST VALUE award determination will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. NOTE: If you are an authorized distributor/reseller, provide documentation verifying capability to ensure warranty and support from the manufacturer. 5. VENDOR QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS and TERMS AND CONDITIONS - Return signed STANDARD FORM 18 with quote submission. - Quotes shall be valid until September 15, 2025 - Include UEI number as registered in System of Award Management with quote. Registration status shall be Active to be eligible for award. - Each line item shall be separately price, to include not to exceed shipping cost. - Each end item shall include Place of Manufacturer stating the country the item is manufactured - Include product brochures and literature with quote submission - NOTE: If you are an authorized distributor/reseller, provide documentation verifying capability to ensure warranty and support from the manufacturer. - SHIPPING COST: Include Not to Exceed cost in quote. FOB Destination, the contractor is responsible for a damage during shipping until the government inspects the delivery at destination. - CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM FIXED PRICE, NOT TO EXCEED AWARD AMOUNT - INVOICE/PAYMENT: One final invoice after all items is Delivered and Inspected, NET 30, No advanced or partial payments. Quotes having alternative invoice/payments terms may be considered non-responsive at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. - WARRANTY: state details with quote submission. - DELIVERY ARO: state estimated delivery time after receipt of order. - SHIPPING: FOB Destination, contractor is responsible for all damages in transit until the Government takes possession. One shipment with all items. DELIVERY ADDRESS: US Environmental Protection Agency Attn: Christina Bennett 25 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45268-001 Note: Deliveries accepted Monday thru Friday, except Federal Holidays. Quotations shall state logistics requirements to accept delivery (delivery truck size, pallet size, forklift size). VENDORS SHALL NOT BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PREPARING QUOTATIONS. 6. SOLICITATION REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION Inquiries and questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in writing electronically to the Contracting Officer, at email: broadnax.kevin@epa.gov. All inquiries/questions must be received no later than July 14, 2025, by 09:00 AM Eastern Time. 7. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Offers are due by the date/time indicated on Page 1, Block 10. All current and potential contractors shall use FedConnect which is available at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.htm. There is no charge to use FedConnect. FedConnect is hosted by Compusearch, all related questions from vendors/contractors will be answered by Compusearch. Please notify the Contracting Officer, broadnax.kevin@epa.gov when your offer has been submitted to verify receipt. Courtesy copies may be attached to your notification email if you choose. Hard copy offers are not required. If having issues with FedConnect or not registered in FedConnect at this time an exception is extended, and alternate responses may be received by e-mail: broadnax.kevin@epa.gov. **All quotes shall identify the place of manufacture for each line item** **The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25**