Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Description This is a solicitation for service. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number i... Description This is a solicitation for service. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12805B22Q0490 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. The associated NAICS Code is 811310 and the Small Business Size Standard is $12.5 Million. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, requires the replacement of Entomology Cooler-2 Evaporator and Condenser. The Contractor shall furnish a detailed technical proposal and detailed pricing proposal. The Government intends to award single firm fixed price purchase orders. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY & INSTALLATION ADDRESS is: USDA Throckmorton Hall 4008 Throckmorton Hall Manhattan, KS 66502-5502 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 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. Provide SAM.gov registration identification (Unique Entity ID). Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). 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. SITE VISIT Offerors or quoters are expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. The site visit will be held at the discretion and coordination with below POC John Fellers and must be completed before July 12th 2023 at 12:00am CT. Coordinating contact is below: ATTN: John Fellers USDA Throckmorton Hall 4008 Throckmorton Hall Manhattan, KS 66502-5502 Office: (785)532-2367/ email: john.fellers@usda.gov To arrange a site visit, please coordinate with the above POC with the title “12805B23Q0490 Site Visit Registration” please include the name of the individual you have attending, along with company information. Contractors must be registered to attend the site visit. If Contractors are not registered, they will not be permitted on the site visit. A site visit is required for All sources wishing to quote; offers shall furnish a quotation by 12:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before July 12th, 2023. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@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. Information concerning the REE policies and procedures regarding the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and the time required for definitization of those actions per 15 U.S.C. 644 is available at https://www.ars.usda.gov/afm/apd/acquisitions/.