Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announce... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-08 thru August 13, 2020. (iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 333112 and small business size standard is 1250 employees. (v) See attached document N/A (vi) USDA ARS requires Rock Windrower compatible with Schulte Rock Picker, 14 foot windrower drum & PTO Powered driveline, Qty 1 (vii) Delivery to: NEA PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES RESEARC 630 WEST NORTH STREET GENEVA NY 14456 (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Award will be made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on beta.sam.gov by the time quotes are due. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. (xiv) Quotes are due on 27 September 2020 at 9 am EST by email to Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@usda.gov

Inactive

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government ... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), ARS Plant Genetics Resources Unit (PGRU) in Geneva, New York is searching for a contractor to provide a Rock Windrower (rock rake) to facilitate field maintenance and planting. As part of its market research, USDA ARS is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. No Request For Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ. Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which USDA ARS can issue any contract. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute a RFQ. The Government does not intend to award a contract or BPAs based only on responses to this Sources Sought. All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. USDA ARS will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought. Please send responses with the subject heading Rock Windrower to Dilynn Rogers email address: dilynn.rogers@usda.gov by 18 September 2020 at 5:00pm EST.