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***This solicitation has been extended until Wednesday September 27th at 12pm EST*** **This service is only needed twice a year. Appendix IV has been added to the attachment list** This is a combined ... ***This solicitation has been extended until Wednesday September 27th at 12pm EST*** **This service is only needed twice a year. Appendix IV has been added to the attachment list** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. 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 FAR FAC 2023-05 September 7, 2023. (iv) This is a full and open solicitation and the associated NAICS code is 562910. (v) See attached document Statement of Work. (vi) USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) requires a Contractor to pick up, transport, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous generated waste from the Eastern Region Research Center in Wyndmoor, PA. This service will occur twice annually, approximately every 6 months, the Contractor will provide qualified personnel and all labor for the segregation, classification, and packaging of hazardous waste in accordance with all DOT, EPA and State regulations. *See attached Statement of Work for additional information* (vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, ERRC, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038. (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means, the expected outcome of the acquisition, that results from the selection of the lowest evaluated price (evaluated as total cost of all line items) is a technically acceptable quotation, that fully meets all specifications listed. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability (based on the specifications). The next lowest offer will only be evaluated if the aforementioned quote is not found technically acceptable (and so on). Only one award will be made under this solicitation based on availability of funding. In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: (a) Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Statement of Work. (b) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. (c) Submit Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on Sam.gov by the time quotes are due. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See attached clauses for additional applicable clauses. (xiv) All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Specialist, via email to dilynn.rogers@usda.gov by 25 September 2023. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are due on 26 September 2023 NLT 10am EST by email to, Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@usda.gov. DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.