Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Fertilizer and Application FY2023 Clay Center, NE Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, a... Fertilizer and Application FY2023 Clay Center, NE Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 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 12805B23Q0050 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08. The associated NAICS Code is 325311 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1000 Employees. This is a Small Business Set Aside. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, requires various types and amounts of fertilizer for the Clay Center, Nebraska location. See attachment one (1) for quantities. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document The DELIVERY ADDRESS is: US Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) C/O Danny Trausch 844 Road 313 Clay Center NE 68933 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note per item pricing, shipping/handling/delivery costs, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; 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 (beta.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 meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time specified in this GPE beta.sam.gov posting. Quotations are to be sent via email to Toinette Aranda at toinette.aranda@usda.gov Only Email submissions of proposals will be accepted. 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. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must contain reference to the solicitation number 12805B23Q0034 and must be submitted, in writing via e-mail to toinette.aranda@usda.gov This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for bid/proposal preparation costs.