Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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 Acquis... 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 a ethovision xt base for the USDA, ARS, PWA, WRRC located at 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710 (A) The solicitation number is 12905B21Q0103 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 (June 10, 2021). (C) The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 500. (D) List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure: The brand name or equal item is a ethovision xt base - State-of-the-art video tracking system for automatically recording animal activity and movement (E) Description/Statement of Work/Specification: Please see attached specification document for the requirement. (F) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: We anticipate delivery within 60 days after receipt of order. Inspection will be performed at 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710 All items shall be sent FOB Destination. Please ensure ALL freight costs are included in your response. (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 Monday, September 6, 20201 at 1:00 pm PT. Submit offers to the following e-mail address(es), by the offer due date and time: lam.pham@usda.gov (O) Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Lam Pham via email to lam.pham@usda.gov no later than Friday, September 3, 2021 at 1:00pm PT. Please ensure any available discounts are included in your quote. Further opportunities for discount will not be offered.