Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Institute of Youth, Family and Community (IYFC), Division of Youth and 4-H, (DY4-H), has the need... The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Institute of Youth, Family and Community (IYFC), Division of Youth and 4-H, (DY4-H), has the need to acquire Flag Stands in support of the National 4-H conference. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The reference number for this acquisition is #1232SA24Q0063 and it is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03 (effective 23 Feb 2024). Please prepare a quote to include the Business Name, Business POC (name, e-mail & phone number), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and CAGE code. This acquisition is set-aside for total small business. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Size Standard: $19M. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision. Vendors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with its quote. If the vendor has up-to-date representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, then this completed provision is not required to be submitted with the quote. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. EVALUATION: Government intends to make an award based upon the vendor quote that meets all technical requirements and is the most advantageous price (Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable). The quote should include a firm fixed price (FFP) format. Quotes are requested to be sent electronically to julia.lackey@usda.gov and david.tibbs@usda.gov NLT 3:00 PM EST, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Please direct any questions concerning this solicitation to julia.lackey@usda.gov and david.tibbs@usda.gov NLT 12:00 EST (Noon), Monday, March 25, 2024. The anticipated award date is Thursday, March 28, 2024. The Government reserves the right to cancel this combined synopsis/solicitation. Any questions should be sent to Julia Lackey at: 202-619-8577 or at the email contacts above.