Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12805B22R0012 and is issued as a request for proposals (RFP). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04. The associated NAICS Code is 115210. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area NBAF, Manhattan, KS requires Hands-On Training with Live Animals. See Attachment 001 PWS for more detail. 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: USDA ARS PA NBAF 1200 Kretschmer Drive Manhattan, KS 66502 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN PROPOSAL: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Submitting a Proposal/Quote Pricing Document. MUST INCLUDE PRICING FOR ALL LINE ITEMS (a)Pricing document submission indicates acceptance of the noted specifications in Attachment 001. (b)In addition to pricing towards requirement specifications, document information MUST include offeror Proposal Reference Number, Proposal Expiration Date, Business Name, DUNS or ueiSAM Number, and Proposal Point of Contact (name and email address.) 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-54; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at 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 Lowest Price Technically Available. See attached clauses and provisions document for more details. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 4:00 PM Central Time, on or before Thursday April 7, 2022. Proposals are to be sent via email to Joseph Covarrubio at joseph.covarrubio@usda.gov. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in proposals not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFP and any subsequent award.