Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

05JUL2022 Update - RFQ close updated to 07JUL2022 1700 MT. 28JUN2022 Update - RFQ close updated to 05JUL2022 1700 MT. Updated pricing template attached. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for co... 05JUL2022 Update - RFQ close updated to 07JUL2022 1700 MT. 28JUN2022 Update - RFQ close updated to 05JUL2022 1700 MT. Updated pricing template attached. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06 and FAR Part 13, 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 12805B22Q0245 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. The associated NAICS Code is 811310 and the Small Business Size Standard is $11.00M The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) requires Emergency Breathing Air Compressor Preventive Maintenance, Base Year with 4 Option Periods. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detailed in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is: PA NATIONAL BIO AND AGRO-DEFENSE FACILITY 1980 DENISON AVENUE MANHATTAN KS 66502 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ. 2) Offeror must have an active SAM.gov registration and have completed the FAR 52.204-54 Representations electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) and www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance, and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13 106 2(b) (3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 11 AM MT, on or before June 30, 2022. Quotations are to be sent via email to christopher.c.turner@usda.gov. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award. (SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO PROVIDE AN OFFER ON THIS SOLICITATION) Offerors shall meet at the NBAF Facility; address listed below. National Agro and Bio Defense Facility (Visitor Center) 1980 DENISON AVENUE MANHATTAN KS 66502 Site Visit Date: Thursday June 23, 2022 at 10:00am Central (US.) 1. Contractors are required to register to attend the site visit. The site visit is required for offer consideration. 1.1. If Contractors are not registered, they will not be permitted on the site visit. Registration has two parts, please see below. 1.2. The site visit registration deadline is FRIDAY June 17, 2022, 5:00 PM Central (US.) Any registration documentation received after FRIDAY June 17, 2022, 5:00PM Central (US) will not be accepted. 2. Site Visit Registration Part 1 2.1. Complete NBAF Form 36 “Attachment 006 NF-0036.3-SEC-NBAFVisitorApplication.pdf” 2.2. Email completed Attachment 006 to COR Kraig Buffington at Kraig.buffington@usda.gov 3. Site Visit Registration Part 2 3.1. Complete NBAF Form 37 “Attachment 007 NF-0037.3-SEC-VisitorBackgroundCheck.pdf” 3.2. Note encryption instructions on the form. 3.3. Email completed Attachment 007 to NBAFSecurity@usda.gov 4. Contractors are required to bring their own Personal Protective Equipment required to enter the NBAF site: 4.1. Hard hat, yellow safety vest, gloves, safety glasses, mask, closed toed shoes [not sneakers], shoe covers and long pants