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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in thi... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 12405B23Q0008 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. The associated NAICS Code is 811210 and the Small Business Size Standard is $30M. The ARS Southeast Poultry Research Lab, Athens, GA has a requirement for preventative maintenance and repair services on existing STERIS biodecontamination equipment. This acquisition is NOT for a purchase of new equipment. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detailed in the attached Requirements Document. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ. 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (www.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 10:00 AM Eastern Time, 17 November 2022. Quotations are to be sent via email to Osvaldo Rodriguez at osvaldo.rodriguez@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.

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The sole intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain capabilities for set-aside and procurement planning purposes. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed... The sole intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain capabilities for set-aside and procurement planning purposes. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition is 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $30M. This is not an invitation for bid, request for proposal, or other solicitation, and in no way obligates the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to award a contract. BACKGROUND: The ARS Southeast Poultry Research Lab, Athens, GA has a requirement for preventative maintenance and repair services on existing biodecontamination equipment. This acquisition is NOT for a purchase of new equipment. The existing equipment currently in use include (1) Steris VHP Victory unit, (1) Steris VHP AR1200 Unit, and (1) Steris VHP 1000ED unit. To ensure equipment is at optimal productivity to meet research needs, the work effort will include: Scheduled quarterly inspections, total annual inspections per piece of equipment: 4 Scheduled and unscheduled repairs Preventative maintenance and repairs must meet OEM maintenance and safety standards. Service technicians must be OEM factory certified. Priority Technical Support service with unlimited calls to a service hotline. INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMISSION: Please provide the follow Business information: 1. DUNS Number 2. Company Name 3. Company Address. 4. Company Point of Contact, phone number and email address 5. Type of company under NAICS, as validated via the System for Award Management (SAM). Additional information on NAICS codes can be found at www.sba.gov. Any potential government contract shall be registered on the SAM located at http://www.sam.gov/index.asp. 6. Corporate structure (corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, professional corporation, etc.); 7. Current GSA Schedules appropriate to this Sources Sought 8. Current Government Wide Agency Contracts (GWACs) 9. Point of Contact, phone number and email address of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses Electronic files should be in Microsoft Office Word or PDF format. All information should be UNCLASSIFIED material only. Any proprietary information must be marked as such, the RFI information should not exceed a total of 10 one-sided 8 1/2x11 pages, with one-inch margins, and font no smaller than 12 point. Interested parties having the capabilities necessary to provide the stated requirements may submit capability statements via email to osvaldo.rodriguez@usda.gov no later than November 4, 2022, 10:00 AM ET. Capability statements will not be returned and will not be accepted after the due date.