Opportunity: DNA METABARCODING

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage, AK has a requirement for a commercial item or service. This combined synopsis/solicitation is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 (as supplemented with additional information included in this notice). This posting will be referred to under Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number 140F0719Q0041. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A written solicitation will be issued and attached to this posting for reference only. This RFQ falls under procedures in FAR Parts 12 and 13. This document incorporates provisions and clauses updated by way of the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-04, effective August 7, 2019. This requirement is set aside for small businesses. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 541714, Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) and the business size standard is 1,000 Employees. This announcement constitutes the Government's only official notice of this procurement. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting quotes for DNA Metabarcoding of mixed environmental samples (Qty of 240 samples) The basis for award is Best Value to the government. Organization to be supported: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Kenai National Wildlife Refuge 2139 Ski Hill Road Soldotna AK 99669-2139 Please submit your quote on the attached SF-1449 or company letterhead with all pertinent point of contact information including SAM, Cage Code, DUNS No., and business size/type. In addition, your proposal should provide unit price and total price. No formal format is required as this is a combined synopsis/request for proposal solicitation. Offers must be received by 5:00 pm Eastern Time, 08/22/2019. Quotes shall be emailed to: tina_baker@fws.gov. Questions may be asked until: 15 August 2019, 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in the Internet Payment Platform (IPP) DOI Electronic Invoicing instructions, and all clauses in the attached solicitation documentation. The full text of any solicitation provision or clause referenced herein may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. In order to have a quote considered, all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov) as an active vendor by the closing date of this solicitation. Quotes received from firms not registered in SAM by award date will not be considered. Additional document information and attachments can be accessed at the FedConnect link under the (Additional Info) heading. Click (Public Opportunities) and search by using the reference number 140F0719Q0041 to find any documents related to this requirement. All questions regarding the subject synopsis/solicitation shall be directed to the attention of Tina Baker via email: tina_baker@fws.gov.or telephone: (907) 786-3341.