Inactive
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice ID:1232SA25Q0054
**Amendment 0001 - Purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation period, remove the small business set-aside, and update the clauses and provisions. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation ...
**Amendment 0001 - Purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation period, remove the small business set-aside, and update the clauses and provisions. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in 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 solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0054 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. The associated NAICS Code is 541714 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, Stillwater, OK requires Genomic Sequencing with Khufu Genomic Analysis Software. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is: USDA – ARS – PSGRU 1301 N Western Road Stillwater, OK 74075 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1. Fully Completed and Signed SF18. Original fully completed and signed SF 18 Offer page, and acknowledgement of all amendment(s) (if applicable). On the SF18 offers shall complete blocks 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f, 14, 15, 16a, 16b, and 16c. On the SF30 amendment(s) (if applicable) offers shall complete blocks 15a, 15b, and 15c. Failure to acknowledge all amendments will result in the offer to be found non-responsive and not eligible for award. 2. Transmittal Summary Letter. A summary cover letter to the submission should provide at a minimum the following (i) Identification of the Point of Contact, current phone number, and email address. (ii) SamUEI Number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number (iii) A list of the submission package contents. 3. Contractor Quote pricing document. Document shall provide detailed pricing breakout in accordance with the CLIN structure and items requested. 4. Attachment 01 – Statement of Work. Contractor shall read and comply with all specifications, and it shall be submitted with the offer. 5. Authorized Vender or Manufacturer verification. Provide verification document as an authorized vendor on company letterhead. No third party or pass-through offers will be accepted. 6. Contractor must have an active uei SAM registration to be able to submit a quote. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 2pm. Eastern Time, on or before May 27, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to Laura Nessa at laura.nessa@usda.gov Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
