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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announce... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Solicitation number 12505B21Q0023 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04. The associated NAICS code is 311119, Other Animal Food Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees and the PSC code is 8710. The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following products: 001) Lab Animal Feeds IDIQ Scope of Work: The USDA-ARS NADC Animal Resources Unit in Ames, Iowa is requesting quotes for the purchase of a set of four feeds for lab animals (mice, rates, hamsters, rabbits, Guinea pigs, and irradiated rodents) under a firm-fix price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a base plus four option years. All quotes submitted must be issued on the attached SF 1449. Any quote not submitted on the SF 1449 will be not be accepted and will not be put into consideration for award. Background: The objective is to provide animal care and support services for internal users that rely on animals and animal products for research, testing, and training. Fresh, clean, high quality feed is critical to support animal health and well-being. Key Deliverables Specifications: Item 1. Dry Feed (Soy Protein Free) for Mice, Rat, Hamster Oval Pellet, Approximately 3/ 8" X 5/8" X 1" Bags, Net Weight 30-40# Minimum Crude Protein -18% Minimum Crude Fat - 6.0% Maximum Crude Fiber - 3.5% Must Be Complete Balance Feed Must Be Commercially Available Product Not Contain Alfalfa/Soybean Meal or Animal Protein Item 2. Dry Feed for Rabbits Pellets, Approximately ¼" To 5/16" Bags, Net Weight 30-40# Minimum Crude Protein - 14.5% Minimum Crude Fat - 2.0% Maximum Crude Fiber - 22% Must Be Complete Balance Feed Must Be Commercially Available Product Item 3. Dry Feed for Guinea Pig Pellets, Approximately 5/32" Bags, Net Weight 30-40 # Minimum Crude Protein - 18.0% Minimum Crude Fat - 4.0% Maximum Crude Fiber - 14% Must Be Complete Balance Feed Must Contain Stabilized Vitamin C to Extend Shelf Life to No Less Than 12 Months From Date Of Manufacture Must Be A Commercially Available Product Item 4. Extruded Rodent Diet - Irradiated Oval Pellet, Approximately 3/8" X 5/8" X 1" Bags, Net Weight 30-40# Minimum Crude Protein - 19% Minimum Crude Fat - 9% Maxim Um Crude Fiber - 5% Must Be Complete Balance Feed Must Be A Commercially Available Product Not Contain Alfalfa/Soybean Meal or Animal Protein All feed shall be free of additives such as hormones, antibiotics, growth stimulants, bactericides, bacteriosta ts, and coccidiostats. Items purchased under this contract will be used to feed animals in the conduction of research. Since diet is an essential control factor necessary in the Center's research, no substitution or deviation from the formulations is permissible without approval from the USDA. Only clean, high quality ingredients are to be used. Combining/blending with like ingredients of low quality or possible contamination is not accept able. This would include but not limited to mold and mycotoxins within feed ingredients. Order Estimations: IDIQ Contract for Base + 4 Option Years: Base Year Feed Requirements: CLIN 1 Min 25, Estimated 125, Max 200 CLIN 2 Min 5, Estimated 75, Max 110 CLIN 3 Min 10, Estimated 90, Max 125 CLIN 4 Min 50, Estimated 525, Max 700 Option Year 1 Feed Requirements: CLIN 1 Min 25, Estimated 125, Max 200 CLIN 2 Min 5, Estimated 75, Max 110 CLIN 3 Min 10, Estimated 90, Max 125 CLIN 4 Min 50, Estimated 525, Max 700 Option Year 2 Feed Requirements: CLIN 1 Min 25, Estimated 125, Max 200 CLIN 2 Min 5, Estimated 75, Max 110 CLIN 3 Min 10, Estimated 90, Max 125 CLIN 4 Min 50, Estimated 525, Max 700 Option Year 3 Feed Requirements: CLIN 1 Min 25, Estimated 125, Max 200 CLIN 2 Min 5, Estimated 75, Max 110 CLIN 3 Min 10, Estimated 90, Max 125 CLIN 4 Min 50, Estimated 525, Max 700 Option Year 4 Feed Requirements: CLIN 1 Min 25, Estimated 125, Max 200 CLIN 2 Min 5, Estimated 75, Max 110 CLIN 3 Min 10, Estimated 90, Max 125 CLIN 4 Min 50, Estimated 525, Max 700 *The estimated quantiles of bags is based on an expected weight of 33 pounds (15 kg) per bag. However, bags with weights anywhere between 30-40 pounds would be acceptable. Packaging Requirements: For Items 1-3, the feed shall be packaged in multi-wall paper bags. Material used in the construction of the multi-wall bag shall not impart odor or flavor to the feed. The bags shall weigh between 30 and 40 pounds and shall not be tied with nor contain wire, or backing boards or any other nonflammable materials. Both ends of the outside bag shall be machine stitched, with other than metal substances, to assure positive sealing. Other ply parts of the multi -wall bag, sealed or secured, shall not have used for such purpose, any metal substance. For Item 4, in addition to the requirements for it ems 1-3, the bags will be of such material as to preserve effectiveness of irradiation. Each bag shall have a tag, or must be marked on the bag, with the following: must include the name of the feed; nutrient guaranteed analysis, including vitamins and minerals; listing of major ingredients; any precautions; and/ or any other necessary information required by law or regulations for manufacturers. Each bag must be clearly marked with a date of manufacture (milling date) and must be within 45 days of manufacture at time of delivery. If coded, the Contractor shall furnish the NCAH with the code. Only new bags shall be used. Delivery Requirements: The contractor shall make deliveries within five (5) working days after receipt of a telephone or written order from an authorized Government employee. Partial deliveries of a minimum quantity may be requested. Deliveries shall be made to: USDA, ARS, MWA, NADC, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Building 13, Ames, Iowa 50010 at the Building 24 loading dock. Pickups and deliveries shall be made during normal business hours of 7:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. (CST) Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays and Observance of Federal Holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day). Deliveries will be made in clean, closed vehicles not used in the transportation of livestock. The Contractor shall assure that the material conforms to the specifications in the contract prior to delivery. Each bag shall have a tag, or must be marked on the bag, with the following: must include the name of the feed; nutrient guaranteed analysis, including vitamins and minerals; listing of major ingredients; any precautions; and/or any other necessary information required by law or regulations for manufacturers. Each bag must be clearly marked with a date of manufacture (milling date) and must be within 45 days of manufacture at time of delivery. If coded, the Contract or shall furnish the NCAH with the code. Only new bags shall be used. Upon delivery, at destination, the Government reserves the right to reject any or all parts of a shipment, if in the opinion of the Government, does not meet the requirements contained herein. Bags that are torn so that contents are exposed on arrival at the NCAH will not be accepted for use. Bags shall be loaded and delivered on returnable or disposable pallets so that items can be unloaded by a Government Forklift Operator at the Government facility. If returnable pallets are used, they shall be provided at no additional cost to the Government and the Contractor shall be responsible for pick-up and return of these pallets after delivery. A delivery ticket must accompany each order (allowing for a signature of person making the delivery and signature of Government personnel receiving the delivery. The vendor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA-ARS Ames, IA and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract with a base and four option years. Admission to Property: The following rules and regulations apply to all property at the NCAH, Ames, Iowa, under the custody of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and to all persons entering on such property. The campus is closed to the general public. Admission to the facility is restricted to authorized persons and approved visitors. Upon entry, visitors: Will be required to present Government or other identifying credentials to the Officer at the visitor Gate (photo driver' s license, passport, or other official photo identification). Will be issued a visitor's badge and must wear and display the badge at all times while visiting the facilities. Submitting a Quote: To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their DUNS# on their quote. To be eligible, all vendors must also be registered in SAM under the specific NAICS code listed as part of this request for quote. If a prospective vendor is not registered under the specified NAICS code and would qualify to be registered under it then they must update their SAM registration prior to submitting a quote. Finally, to be eligible, all vendors must be NDAA 889 Certified. If they do not currently have a NDAA 889 Certification, then they must complete the attached NDAA 889 Certification form and submit it to aaron.dimeo@usda.gov so that they can be added to the list of NDAA 889 Certified vendors. The submission and payment of invoices on the resulting contract will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). As such, vendors must be currently registered or register in IPP in order to be able to submit and receive payment on invoices for the resulting contract. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on SF 1449 (see attached). If a quote is not submitted on the required SF 1449 is will be automatically disqualified and removed from consideration for award. The quote should include all fees, delivery charges, and/or surcharges. This will be a tax-exempt purchase. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes in writing on the SF 1449 to aaron.dimeo@usda.gov by no later than Monday, March 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM CST. Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be submitted through email and are due no later than 3:00 PM CST on Monday, March 8, 2020. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.