Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

A00001 The purpose of this amendment is to answer contractor questions and extend the quote submission date to allow for additional time to provide a quote. Questions and Answers: - Will the contracto... A00001 The purpose of this amendment is to answer contractor questions and extend the quote submission date to allow for additional time to provide a quote. Questions and Answers: - Will the contractor who is delivering the hay, need a squeeze bale grapple to take the hay off the truck or does the buyer have one already at the location? Contractor is to provide the squeeze. - Do you require square or round bales? Square bail ~100 lbs each three twined - Who will be responsible for unloading? The contractor. - How much was the bid unit price that was awarded last time? The last award for hay on the Inyo NF, for this program was last year 06/21/2022 for a total of $18,688.00 on contract number: 127EAS22P0030. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format prescribed 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. Solicitation 127EAS23Q0088 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This procurement is being issued as a 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) 111940, Size standard of $1 Million. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses of those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04 and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) last updated 11 March 2021. The result of this requirement will be a firm fixed priced (FFP) contract. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Schedule of Items (SOI) 2. Evaluation Criteria 3. RFQ Provisions and Clauses CONTRACTOR MUST SUBMIT: Completed and Signed SOI Please see evaluation criteria attachment for further information. All questions pertaining to this acquisition shall be asked no later than, 17 July 2023 at 10:00AM, PST. Questions shall be sent to Perry Rinato via email at perry.rinato@usda.gov. Email must be titled, “127EAS23Q0088 – RFQ Question”. It is the responsibility of the offeror to view the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Quotes are due to Perry Rinato via email at perry.rinato@usda.gov no later than, 21 July 2023 at 10:00AM, PST. Quote emails must be titled, “127EAS23Q0088 – RFQ Submission”.