Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined Synopsis/solicitation for the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, prepared in accordance with the format to Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with add... This is a combined Synopsis/solicitation for the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, prepared in accordance with the format to Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written notice, will not be issued. Solicitation Number 1011830 - is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06 dated June 5, 2020. This solicitation shall be reserved exclusively for small businesses with a small business size standard - threshold of $27.5 Million as annual income - referencing North American Industrial Classification Code - NAICS Code -541511. SHIP TO ADDRESS – 600 E. Mermaid Lane - Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 Please make sure You include (Not to Exceed) Shipping Charges to the address listed directly above – when submitting Your quote. ________________________________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF WORK Update and Support for ComBase and Online and Desktop Pathogen Modelling Program (PMP) ComBase: ComBase, an online quantitative food microbiology tool, was developed and maintained as a collaboration between the USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), University of Tasmania, and other partners over time. In 2020, the University of Tasmania notified USDA-ARS of their intent to cease this agreement and requested that USDA-ARS resume the role of ComBase Managing Partner. To ensure continuous availability of the tool, the transfer of ComBase to be managed by USDA-Agricultural Research Service is urgently required. ComBase is currently hosted with a third-party provider managed by the University of Tasmania. The following tasks need to be performed: 1. Transfer ComBase and any related components to a new dedicated server at the ERRC. The existing ComBase website and associated applications must be transferred and updated from the current third-party provider to a server hosted in-house by ERRC. The updates, for example, include updating logos, page text and contact information. 2. Continue to provide support for ComBase: Process and upload new datasets, modify website content, respond to user queries, and provide support for the ComBase Advisory and Scientific Groups. Update USDA- Pathogen Modeling Program (PMP), both online and the desktop versions: After the published papers are provided by the ERRC, add up to 11 new predictive models. Produce a new desktop version of the PMP. Minimum Requirements - • Technical experience with the ComBase website and related applications • Technical experience with the PMP online and desktop applications • Predictive microbiology expertise required to review and understand the scientific publications • Statistical modelling expertise relevant to food safety • Expertise in hosting and developing Windows-based applications such as ComBase and PMP, including database development in SQL Server and web hosting with IIS Web server. • Experience working with scientific advisory groups to provide technical advice. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Clauses/Provisions Incorporated by reference: This requirement incorporates one or more clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed at the following address: https//www.acquisition.gov/far. 52.212-5 - Commercial Items (JULY 2020) 52.204-7 - System for Award Management (OCT 2018 ) 52.204-13 - System for System for Award Management Maintenance ( OCT 2018) 52.204-16 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JULY 2016) 52.209-2 - Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation ( NOV 2015) 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerers Commercial Items (JUNE 2020) 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items ( OCT 2018 ) 52.223-1 - Bio-Based Product Certification (MAY 2012) 52.232-39 - !Jnenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations ( JUNE 2013) 52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Sub contractors (DEC 2013) 52.237-2 - Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (APR 1984) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ No late vendor quotes or vendor questions shall be accepted referencing the above solicitation number. All Vendor Questions, are due via email by no later than Wed. August 11, 2020 by 12:00 noon E.S.T to John.Wilkinson@usda.gov. I, John Wilkinson will respond back to all vendor questions via email referencing the above solicitation number - by No later than Monday August 16, 2020 by 12:00 noon e.s.t.. Oral Communications are not acceptable in response to this requirement. All quotes are due via email to me: John.Wilkinson@usda.gov by no later than 12:00 p.m. E.S.T. on Thursday August 19, 2020. Anticipated award date is Friday August 20, 2020 or shortly thereafter. Important Note: The vendor who offers the - Best Value to the Federal Government - which meets all of the above USDA end-user requirements-specifications shall be awarded a USDA Purchase Order. Special Note – The vendor - must – already - have their companies Dun and Bradstreet Number --mandatorily - already be registered by August 19, 2020 - as both - current and active at the web site: www.beta.sam.gov at phone no. 1-866-606-8220.