Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 12905B21Q0066 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commerc... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 12905B21Q0066 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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. This acquisition is for the selected contractor to provide 520 tons of alfalfa hay per specification for quality and delivery to the USDA, ARS, USSES at two locations for Dubois, ID. (A) The solicitation number is12905B21Q0066 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (B) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2021-06. (C) This solicitation is issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 311119. The small business size standard is 500. (D) List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure: CLIN 1 – 300 tons of alfalfa hay, in bales, per specifications, delivered to 19 Office Loop in Dubois, ID. CLIN 2 – 220 tons of alfala hay, in bales, per specifications, delivered to the Mud Lake Idaho Feed Lot outside of Dubois, ID. (E) Description/Statement of Work/Specification: 300 tons of Alfalfa Hay delivered to the headquarters facility, 6 miles north of Dubois (exit #172) Idaho 220 tons of Alfalfa Hay delivered to the Mud Lake feedlot DUBOIS HQ LOCATION: U. S. Sheep Experiment Station, Headquarters Facility, Dubois, ID From Dubois, ID: 4 miles North on Interstate 15; take Exit 172 and proceed 2 miles East. Street Address: 19 Office Loop, Dubois, ID 83423 MUD LAKE FACILITY LOCATION: U. S. Sheep Experiment Station, 1 Mile West of Mud Lake, Idaho on Highway 33. (there is no address for this location). Below are specifications for the delivery of the Alfalfa Hay at both locations: Bale Size: Square Bale, 4ft x 4ft x 8ft, tied with twine (commonly referred to as a 1-ton bale) Quantity variance shall be no greater than 10% of tonnage at each location. QUALITY Relative Feed Value (RFV; based on wet chemistry analyses) of 130 or greater 100% Alfalfa hay that was harvested in the 2021 Growing season, less than 5% grass and free from prickly lettuce, mold, excessive weeds and other foreign matter (e.g., wire, bulk twine, sand, metal, garbage, etc.). Producers RFV analyses will be accepted from certified labs Prior to bid acceptance, the proposed hay will be inspected by USDA/ARS personnel. The average of the stacks inspected will be used to determine if hay meets the specifications. DELIVERY Hay is to be delivered, unloaded and stacked four bales high on designated storage pads at each location. Contractor is required to furnish necessary equipment to complete this requirement A weigh slip from a certified scale must accompany each delivery. Delivery can begin upon notification of bid acceptance (no later than Sept. 13, 2021) and must be completed by October 9, 2021 Deliveries will be accepted 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and should be coordinated with the USDA/ARS 24 to 72 hours in advance. NO DELIVERIES AFTER 4:30 PM. To preserve the quality of the hay, a tarpaulin must cover all deliveries that occur during rain or snow. Deliveries are subject to inspection by USDA/ARS personnel, and hay not meeting the specifications will be refused; it will be the responsibility of the producer to remove refused hay. LOCATION for CLIN 1: U. S. Sheep Experiment Station, MUD LAKE Facility, 2 Mile West of Mud Lake, Idaho on Highway 33. LOCATION for CLIN 2: U. S. Sheep Experiment Station, Headquarters Facility, Dubois, ID From Dubois, ID: 4 miles North on Interstate 15; take Exit 172 and proceed 2 miles East Below are specifications for delivery of the Alfalfa hay at both locations: Bale Size: Square Bale, 4ft x 4ft x 8ft, tied with twine (commonly referred to as a 1-ton bale) QUALITY Relative Feed Value (RFV; based on wet chemistry analyses) of 130 or greater 100% Alfalfa hay that was harvested in the 2021 Growing season, less than 5% grass and free from prickly lettuce, mold, excessive weeds and other foreign matter (e.g., wire, bulk twine, sand, metal, garbage, etc.). Producers RFV analyses will be accepted from certified labs Prior to bid acceptance, the proposed hay will be inspected by USDA/ARS personnel. The average of the stacks inspected will be used to determine if hay meets the specifications. DELIVERY Hay is to be delivered, unloaded and stacked four bales high on designated storage pads at each location. Contractor is required to furnish necessary equipment to complete this requirement A weigh slip from a certified scale must accompany each delivery. Delivery can begin upon notification of bid acceptance (no later than Sept. 13, 2021) and must be completed by October 9, 2021 Deliveries will be accepted 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and should be coordinated with the USDA/ARS 24 to 72 hours in advance. NO DELIVERIES AFTER 4:30 PM. To preserve the quality of the hay, a tarpaulin must cover all deliveries that occur during rain or snow. Deliveries are subject to inspection by USDA/ARS personnel, and hay not meeting the specifications will be refused; it will be the responsibility of the producer to remove refused hay. (F) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: Delivery can begin upon notification of bid acceptance and must be completed by September 13 ,2021 Deliveries will be accepted 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and should be coordinated with the USDA/ARS 24 to 72 hours in advance. NO DELIVERIES AFTER 4:30 PM. All items shall be sent FOB Destination. (G) FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements. (H) Evaluation: For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions. (I) Offerors are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An offeror must state in their offer if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements. (J) FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum. (K) FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition. (L) A statement regarding any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices: N/A. (M) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation. (N) Date, time and place offers are due. Offers are due by August 3, 2021 at 3pm MDT. Submit offers to the following e-mail address(es), by the offer due date and time: Shelley.steen@usda.gov (O) Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to shelley.steen@usda.gov. no later than August 2, 2021 at 3pm MDT.