Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The purpose of this extension is to provide additional information concerning this requirement arising from a question: Would you require extratable or soluble Sulfate-S? The answer: You would run ext... The purpose of this extension is to provide additional information concerning this requirement arising from a question: Would you require extratable or soluble Sulfate-S? The answer: You would run extractable sulfur by Mehlich-3 solution and measured via ICP-OES. 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. The solicitation number is 12905B22Q0217 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2202-07. This solicitation is issued a Total Small Business set aside. The associated NAICS code is 541380 (Laboratory Testing (except medical, veterinary) Services) the small business size standard is $16.5 million.. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure: 0001 - Analyses for approximately 520 S-4 Routine, Total Organic Carbon, Total Nitrogen, Texture by Hydrometer, Ammoniumm (KCL) Product/Service Code: H399 Product/Service Description: Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental) Miscellaneous. Quantity: Not to Exceed 520 samples. Description/Statement of Work/Specification: See Attachment A - Specifications Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: Return analysis results within two (2) weeks after receipt of samples, to the following address (QUOTES MUST INCLUDE FOB DESTINATION) USDA-ARS-PWA Plant Physiology and Genetics Research Attn: Gerald Wall 21881 N. Cardon Ln Maricopa AZ 85138 This requirement shall be FOB Destination. 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. Evaluation: Evaluation will be on a low price basis. All offers shall provide any specification sheets with their quotation(s). Vendors may submit more than one offer, however, all quotations shall be submitted as separate and distinct offers. 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. 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. 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. There are no 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. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation. Date, time and place offers are due. Offers are due by September 15, 2022 by noon (12:00pm) Mountain Time. Submit offers to the following e-mail address(es), by the offer due date and time: theodore.blume@usda.gov Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Theodore Blume at theodore.blume@usda.gov no later than September 7, 2022 by noon (12:00pm) Mountain Time.