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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.603 Streamlined solicitation for commercial products or commercial services, and FAR Pa... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.603 Streamlined solicitation for commercial products or commercial services, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12405B22Q0079 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The associated NAICS Code is 541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04. Description of Work: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Natural Products Utilization Research Unit (NPURU), University, MS location has a requirement seeking contractor to provide rice plant transformation services which include the generation of five rice transformed lines with indica IR 64 rice transformation. With the service, over 6-9 months 3-5 individual plantlets with confirmed presence of transgene will be delivered. The transgenic lines are necessary for the continuation of research on a natural product - momilactone. The project is a part of the mission of USDA/ARS/NPURU, University, MS location focusing on natural product-based pesticides discovery and development. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by submitting: One (1) original fully completed and signed SF-18 (complete Blocks 13, 14, 15, and 16); include unit price and total amount for each CLIN listed, quotation should be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quotation. Providing all associated documents identified in the attached clauses and provisions document, specifically 52.212-1 Instruction for the Preparation of Offers. Have an active DUNS and SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24 prior to submission of quotation; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.beta.sam.gov. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. 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. All interested firms wishing to furnish a quotation shall furnish a quotation by Thursday, April 14, 2022, no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Quotations are to be sent via email to Monte Jordan @ monte.jordan@usda.gov. Only Email submissions of quotations will be accepted. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must contain reference to the solicitation number and must be submitted, in writing only via e-mail to monte.jordan@usda.gov no later than April 12, 2022. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (beta.sam.gov).