Inactive
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice ID:12905B22Q0037
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 service(s) for Pruning of grapes as follows: This job entails pruning of 15 acres of grapes. These vines are grown for budwood and have large amounts of suckers growing from their trunks. This includes grape weed seedlings that need to be cut back as well. This collection is also comprised of wild species that are inherently vigorous and overgrown with up to 50ft growth per year. Method of pruning is cane pruning. We also have a rootstock block that needs head pruning at ground level. Vines will also need to be tied to the trellis and grape brush needs to be placed in center between rows. (A) The solicitation number is 12905B22Q0037 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 2022-04 issues January 26, 2021. (C) This solicitation is issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 115115. The small business size standard is $16.5. (D) List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure: Task 1: Remove suckers and prune vines, including overgrown wild species, using cane pruning method on 14.6 acres. Task 2: Tie grape canes to trellis on 14.6 acres. Task 3: Cut back grape weed seedlings on 14.6 acres. Task 4: Place grape brush in center “alley ways” between rows on 15 acres. Task 5: Head prune rootstock block at ground level on 0.4 acres. (E) Description/Statement of Work/Specification: Please see the attached Statement of Work. (F) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: The due date for this work is on or before April 29, 2022. The work will be performed at the Wolfskill Experimental Orchard, 4334 Putah Creek Road in Winters, CA 95604. (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 March 21, 2022 at 2pm Pacific Daylight time. 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, Purchasing Agent, shelley.steen@usda.gov no later than March 18, 2022 at 2pm Pacific Daylight time. (P) There is no site visit scheduled for this requirement.
