Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information include... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 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; quotations are being requested and a separate written request for quotation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in firm-fixed pricing for a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The anticipated BPA call orders are not-to-exceed $200,000.00 over 5-years. The reference number is __12639520Q0042__ and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The SF-1449 Form and the detailed terms and conditions are presented in Attachment 1 to this combined synopsis/solicitation. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (AGARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov/far and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html. It is anticipated that a single IDIQ contract will be awarded. This is a restricted solicitation set aside 100% for small businesses. The associated NAICS code for this effort is __325120__ and small business size standard is _1,000 employees _ or less. This requirement consists of compresses gases delivery and tank rentals per the specifications in Attachment 2 to be delivered as needed for up to 5 years. The Note to Offeror is provided in Attachment 2 to this combined synopsis/solicitation. The vendor shall return a Price Quotation with offered prices along with other requested information to the contracting specialist listed below in accordance with the Note to Offeror. The product specifications for this requirement are provided in Attachment 2 to this combined synopsis/solicitation. Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial (Tailored), applies to this solicitation. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The following text is added to Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (ii) past performance; and (iii) price. Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are equally important when compared to price. One competitive firm-fixed price, blanket purchase agreement award will be made to the responsible firm with the best value quote trading off expected value against probable costs. The quote, at a minimum, must meet or exceed the acceptability standards for non-cost factors: technical capability based on the SOW, and past performance. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall complete the provision for NAICS code 325120 at http://www.sam.gov. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses and AGAR clauses identified in Attachment 1 are considered applicable to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The checked FAR clauses are identified in Attachment 1. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered with current information in the Federal Contractor Registration database found at http://www.sam.gov. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. No applicable Numbered Notes. Quotations are due BY EMAIL to Michael.J.Chiodi@usda.gov no later than 4:30 pm Central Time on Tuesday, _December 17, 2019_. Only emailed quotes are acceptable. The assigned Contract Specialist is Michael Chiodi. Mr. Chiodi may be reached by email at Michael.J.Chiodi@usda.gov or by telephone at (612) 336-3203.