Analytical Brand Infrared Detector and Titan XL PTV

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a "DEA PROVISION & CLAUSE MATRIX - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES" for Solicitation # D-26-SS-0006. It outlines various provisions and clauses that are incorporated by reference and require offeror completion or attention. It serves as a guide for potential bidders to understand the contractual requirements and representations needed for their proposals.

• Solicitation Provisions: Includes provisions like "UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER," "SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT," "INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS," "INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS," and "EVALUATION" (52.212-1 and 52.212-2).

• Representations and Certifications: Requires offerors to complete representations regarding "CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT" (52.204-24) and "OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES" (52.212-3).

• Prohibitions: Addresses prohibitions on contracting for certain telecommunications and video surveillance services/equipment (52.204-25), hardware/software from specific entities (52.204-23), and applications from ByteDance (52.204-27).

• Contract Terms and Conditions: Incorporates standard terms for commercial items, including clauses related to payment, invoicing, and contract administration.

• Specific Clauses: Includes clauses related to "PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST," "ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST," "CONTRACTOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS," and "TELECOMMUTING AND REMOTE WORK ARRANGEMENTS."

• The document references "Updated through FAC 2024-07" and "MAR 2026" for some clauses, indicating the currency of the terms.

• Evaluation: Provision 52.212-2 outlines that the award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors. The specific evaluation factors will be inserted by the Contracting Officer.

• Submission: Offerors are instructed to complete and return specific provisions and clauses with their offer or quote.

• The document includes numerous clauses related to small business set-asides (e.g., HUBZone, Small Business Set-Aside, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside) and utilization requirements, indicating potential set-aside opportunities.

• Offerors are cautioned to review all provisions and clauses carefully and to complete all required sections. Access to full text of provisions and clauses is available electronically at acquisition.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Laboratory Supplies. The Defense Acquisition Agency (DEA) has a requirement for specific items. This is a Small Business Set-Aside, and only authorized resellers may bid.

• The offeror must provide ALL OR NONE for the requested items.

• Basis for award is technically acceptable/lowest price.

• Offerors must be able to provide all requested items to be considered technically acceptable.

• Delivery time for all items will be evaluated.

• Delivery Location: 8701 Morrissette Dr, Springfield, VA 22152.

• Delivery Date: 7/31/2026 for both items listed.

• Quotes are due by March 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.

• Responses must be submitted on company letterhead and include a POC, Name, Phone#, email, valid UEI#, and Contract Number (if applicable).

• No late quotes will be accepted.

• This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Only small business authorized resellers may bid.

• The RFQ includes a table detailing two specific items:

  • Part No: 528A-GS1, Description: Infrared Detector (includes IRD 3 Housing, GC Light Pipe, MCT Detector, ASAP IRD Software, FTIR Software, Computer, Monitor, GC System with SSL, ALS Tray/Tower, and GC Control Software).
  • Part No: 788-8890P, Description: TITAN XL PTV/LVI Inlet for Agilent 8890 GC with Pe.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity" for requirements exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. It outlines the rationale for a new award for specific equipment and services.

This document indicates a new award is being made for:

• Supplies/Services: Agilent GC/ASAP IRD (GC-IRD) including a computer workstation for the analysis of controlled substances and determination of positional isomers.
• Estimated Value: $349,000.00 (inclusive of all options).
• Period of Performance/Delivery Date: July 31, 2026.

The justification for exception to fair opportunity is based on the brand name "Agilent GC/ASAP IRD" being essential for maintaining standardization throughout the DEA laboratory system, as per DEA analysis and reporting requirements. The agency will continue to review the market to overcome barriers to competition for future requirements.