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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition ... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12405B23Q0078 and solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01. Seeking contractor to provide: Single Contractor/Vendor who can provide materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, labor, work plans, and schedules to assure effective performance and to provide commercially consumable high purity and high quality laboratory grade liquid nitrogen requirement to the USDA, ARS, SEA, US Horticultural Research Laboratory located at 2001 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34945. Bulk liquid nitrogen needed to prepare the regulatory samples and to operate laboratory scientific research accordingly. Quotations submitted must meet all specifications and performed in strict accordance as detailed in attached Statement of Work (SOW). Contract to cover base year + 4 option years. Base Year (Mar 1, 2023 – Feb 29, 2024) Option Year 1 (Mar 1, 2024 – Feb 28, 2025) Option year 2 (Mar 1, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026) Option Year 3 (Mar 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027) Option Year 4 (Mar 1, 2027 - Feb 29, 2028) Questions. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be in writing and must contain reference to the solicitation number and all questions will be addressed by email only. Questions Submission Email Address: monte.jordan@usda.gov. Questions Submission Due Date: On or before Thursday, February 16, 2023, by 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Offer submission. Quotations referencing the solicitation number should be emailed only to Monte Jordan, Contract Specialist. Offer Submission Email Address: monte.jordan@usda.gov. Offer submission due date: Monday, February 20, 2023, no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). No late quotations will be accepted. In order to be considered for award, all offerors shall submit: Signed and fully completed SF 18 completing blocks 14, 15, 16, and 17. Submit SAM UEI# with quotation. Signed and fully completed solicitation Amendments (if applicable). Completed attached Contract Price Schedule. Firm Fixed Price quotation (quotation on company letterhead) detailing the item description, delivery/shipping costs, and total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quotation. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. Failure to provide the required information and required documents in the requested format may result in proposal not being considered for award. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting a quotation. Registration is free and you may register online at www.sam.gov. Prospective contractors who have not completed electronic annual representations and certifications at http://www.sam.gov/ in conjunction with required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, shall complete and submit FAR 52.212-3 Alternative 1 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS Representations and Certifications in SAM to be eligible to receive an award for this solicitation. Any amendments and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (SAM.gov). Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation.

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This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitm... This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting market research to support the USDA, ARS, SEA, US Horticultural Research Laboratory, Fort Pierce, Florida location. Seeking contractor to provide: Materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, labor, work plans, and schedules to assure effective performance and to provide commercially consumable high purity and high-quality laboratory grade liquid nitrogen requirement. The term under this contract is for the Contractor/Vendor to provide liquid nitrogen to fill the 500 gallon liquid nitrogen tank owned by Air Gas USA LLC which supports the main research building. The following minimum requirements needed for the successful performance of work: Liquid nitrogen grade shall be 99% pure at time of testing/certification prior to delivery into the in-line system. Submit product grade certification from the manufacturing/processing plant. Contractor/Vendor shall supply and maintain the telemetry system measuring the fill level remotely and scheduling deliveries to sustained constant need of liquid nitrogen and constant flow of nitrogen gas based on the usage. The Contractor/Vendor shall provide the Government proof of deliveries allowing real time viewing of the tank level and generation reports detailing the historic usage and fill events. As part of the tank and telemetry agreement, Contractor/Vendor shall be responsible for the periodic inspection and maintenance of their own tank, telemetry, evaporative coolers, pressure relief valves, cleanliness of the tank, and other auxiliary safety components of the tank. The tank and other auxiliary components must be leak free at all times. With any discovered leak on the liquid nitrogen leak, location must be compensated for loss of liquid nitrogen due to negligence in maintaining the tank, telemetry, evaporative coils, pressure relief valves, and other auxiliary safety components. Contractor/Vendor shall provide a monthly detailed invoice for the bulk liquid nitrogen deliveries. Contractor/Vendor shall provide a monthly fixed price for the tank and telemetry rental. Contractor/Vendor to furnish Safety Data Sheets in accordance with the safety requirements. Contractor Qualifications: The Contractor/Vendor firm must have a thorough understanding of manufacturing, process, transporting liquid nitrogen according to the Federal, State, County and or City laws, regulations and ordinances. All labelling shall comply with Dept. of Transportations (DOT) regulations. Contractor/Vendor driver/supplier who will be carrying out the assigned task must be licensed to transport and handle liquid nitrogen in compliance with the Dept. Of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Contractor/Vendor driver/supplier to have a minimum of three (3) continuous years’ experience transporting and supplying liquid nitrogen. Contractor/Vendor’s driver/supplier must carry current state licenses and or certificates to perform the assigned tasks. Contractor/Vendor shall be able to remotely monitor and manage the levels of liquid nitrogen. Vendor shall be able to deliver the product from Monday-Friday with the exception of federal holidays between the hours of 7:00AM – 4:00PM. Vendor shall be available to make emergency deliveries completed within 24 hours period after Government notification at no additional cost. Vendor shall have emergency contact information and respond in less than one (1) hour in case of a catastrophic or emergency situation(s). Vendor shall be responsible for all the permits and certifications required to operate the liquid nitrogen tank at no cost to the Government. Responses should include: Organization Name, address, contact phone number, e-mail address, and web site address. Business size. (Small business versus large business), other socio-economic categories such as Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). UEI number and CAGE code. Tailored capability statements addressing the salient characteristics listed, with appropriate documentation supporting capability. Responses to this Notice must be in writing. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Interested parties should e-mail responses to monte.jordan@usda.gov on or before Wednesday, February 1, 2023 no later than 12:00 pm Central Time (CT). Hard copies of the responses are not required and will not be accepted.