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Notice ID:12305B24Q0021-B
(Full and Open) Please read the attached Combined Synopsis Solicitation and attachments in their entirety. Quotes should be submitted on company letterhead, in a pdf file. This is a Combined Synopsis/...
(Full and Open) Please read the attached Combined Synopsis Solicitation and attachments in their entirety. Quotes should be submitted on company letterhead, in a pdf file. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 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. (i) Review the following: (ii) The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAR FAC 2023-06 December 4, 2023. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 541380 and size standard is $19.0mil. (v) See attached document for details: Statement of Work. (vi) The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service, has a requirement for: See Solicitation documents, (vii) Performance location: Beltsville, Md. (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. 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 Performance Work Statement/Statement of Work/Specifications. (b) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (on company letterhead) detailing services, total price of all line items (and any options) and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. (c) Submit Unique Entity ID & DUNS# 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 tiffany.pimble@usda.gov by TWO DAYS BEFORE THE SOLICITATION CLOSES. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are due SEE MAIN POSTING PAGE by email to, Tiffany Pimble at tiffany.pimble@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. Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products. -End-
