SAM #1232SA26Q0490

USDA ARS Solicitation for EchoMRI Whole Body Composition Analyzer and Accessories

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for an MRI Whole Body Composition Analyzer for animal studies at the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Offices: PA AAO ACQ/PER PROP (Fort Collins, CO) and Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center (Grand Forks, ND) - OEMs and Vendors: - EchoMRI (brand name or equal specified) - Products Requested: - EchoMRI Lab Whole Body Composition Analyzer (EchoMRI-700), quantity: 1 - EchoMRI specimen holders (various sizes: 40g, 300g, 500g, 700g), quantity: 4 - EchoMRI-A100 Insert Antenna/Probe, quantity: 1 - EchoMRI A10 Insert Antenna/Probe, quantity: 1 - MRI analyzer must measure fat-mass, lean-mass, free-water, total-body water for live animals (1g to 700g) and organs/tissues (7g), with mobility, no anesthesia or special preparation required - Services Requested: - Operational training and installation (included with purchase) - Comprehensive manufacturer warranty covering parts, labor, and shipping - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Analyzer must accommodate live animals and organs/tissues without anesthesia or special preparation - Delivery is FOB destination to Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center - Technical acceptability and past performance evaluation required - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, 2420 2nd Avenue North, Grand Forks, ND 58203 - Contracting offices in Fort Collins, CO and Beltsville, MD - Period of Performance: - Firm-fixed price contract with a 90-day period of performance; delivery expected within 60 days after award, early deliveries accepted

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0490 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for MRI Whole Body Composition Analyzer

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516.  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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