Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included i... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services 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 12405B25Q0082 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. This will be a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 325314 (Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 550 employees. The USDA, ARS, in Ft Pierce, FL has a new requirement for 28 tons of a 12-3-14 2 Mg with slow-release minors, Dry Bulk Fertilizer. DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 ARO, however, each vendor shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Sep 2023); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(May 2024)(DEVIATION FEB 2025); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Nov 2023)(DEVIATION FEB 2025); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.(Jan 2025)(DEVIATION FEB 2025); Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line. Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration. The government anticipates an award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote meets or exceeds the specifications listed and that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis based on price and the technical capability of product quoteded. LPTA means the lowest priced quote that meets the requirements of the attached specification document. ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, vendor shall provide a quote on company letterhead, to include: Vendor’s SAM.gov UEI number Technical capabilities Product specifications Total price to include any delivery fees Valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Vendor shall identity where the quoted item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quote and will be considered. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Vendors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.SAM.gov. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, May 20th, 2025. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time. QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, May 22th, 2025. Place of Performance: USDA, ARS, SEA Picos farm 10001 Picos Rd. Fort Pierce, FL 34945 Primary Point of Contact: Richard Hawthorne Contract Specialist richard.hawthorne@usda.gov.

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Sources Sought Notification for Dry Bulk Fertilizer per specifications and formula below. This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for informa... Sources Sought Notification for Dry Bulk Fertilizer per specifications and formula below. This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for informational and planning purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation, nor is it an announcement for a forthcoming solicitation. Submission of any information in response to this notification is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in providing a response. The USDA has a requirement for Dry Bulk Fertilizer in accordance with the attached Specifications. Responses to this notification will help to determine the acquisition strategy for any future solicitation. Submission Instructions: Interested vendors are invited to submit a response to this source sought notification by 4:00 p. m. on March 24, 2025, to the attention of Cecilia McNamee, Purchasing Agent, Cecilia.McNamee@usda.gov. All questions are asked to be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contract and will be addressed accordingly. Responses should be no more than 10 pages and include the following information: 1. Organization Name; 2. Contract Name, e-mail address and phone number; 3. Organizations UEI; 4. Business size status for the applicable NAICS code; 5. A statement of interest in any forthcoming acquisition. 6. A statement of capability to perform details of the requirement. Interested vendors are instructed to provide only the data requested. No proprietary classified confidential or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any nonproprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Any additional information will not be reviewed by the USDA.