This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for annual recertifications of chemical fume hoods, laminar bench hoods, and biosafety cabinets for the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, WI. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The period of performance is from August 15, 2026, to August 31, 2026. Invoices are to be submitted online via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Offers are due by August 5, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern. Questions are due by August 3, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern.
The USDA requires delivery of all items by 31 August 2026. Early deliveries will be accepted. the usda requires delivery of all items by 31 august 2026. early deliveries will be accepted
Invoices shall be submitted in arrears; no advance payments will be authorized. For performance periods of 30 days or less, submit an invoice at the end of the performance period. For periods greater than 30 days, partial payments may be authorized monthly. invoices shall be submitted in arrears no advance payments will be authorized.
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price. award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government. lowest price technically acceptable for a service contract
Offerors, or the product or service, are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award. offerors, or the product or service, are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.
Questions are due no later than August 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern time. questions shall be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * and are due no later than august 3, 2026, at 4:00 pm eastern time.
Submission of a knowing false statement relating to contractor compliance or eligibility may subject the contractor to liability under the False Claims Act and/or criminal liability. Failure to comply with certain clauses may be grounds for contract termination for default. submission of a knowing false statement relating to contractors compliance with the above requirements andor eligibility for the contract may subject the contractor to liability under the falseclaims act