Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment 001 The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate Questions from industry and Government responses. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. ---------------------------------------... Amendment 001 The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate Questions from industry and Government responses. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solicitation number 12505B24Q0011 80 Weaned Piglets is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 112210 (Hog and Pig Farming), with a small business size standard of $4M and a PSC Code of 8820 (Live Animals, Not raised for food). This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s): 0001) Weaned pigs Qty 80. Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0011 The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is Ames, IA 50010 and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications, (2) Price (to include shipping), and a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3. All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov. The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made. INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by the technical representative and accepted at destination. Piglets must be available for delivery on or near January 4th 2024. See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0011 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically. Quotes must be received no later than 2:00 PM Central Time on November 29, 2023. Questions in regard to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on November 22, 2023. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.