Cutting mills, benchtop size for the USDA, ARS, North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab in Morris, MN

The USDA, ARS, North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab in Morris, MN, is seeking two benchtop variable speed mills for grinding seed and plant samples. The acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns, and the applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. The contract will be a firm fixed price contract, and the evaluation criteria include technical approach, price, and past performance. • The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the offeror to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. • The price evaluation will consider any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment. • The past performance evaluation will assess the contractor's demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts.