Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Please see updated Questions and Answers Combined Synopsis/Solicitation- McFarland Campground Furniture This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepare... Please see updated Questions and Answers Combined Synopsis/Solicitation- McFarland Campground Furniture This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This enclosure is an addendum to FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, which applies to this acquisition. Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number 12970223Q0029. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 337126, Household Furniture (except Wood and Upholstered) and the small business size standard is 750 employees. This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside. Only quotes submitted by Small Business Concerns will be accepted by the Government. Any quote that is submitted by a non-Small Business Concern will not be considered for award. Description of Requirements The Government is seeking to acquire campground furniture in accordance with Section 19 through 21 of the SF 1449. To be considered acceptable and eligible for award, quotes must provide all of the items and quantities listed in Section 19 through 21 of the 1449. The Government will not consider quotes or offers for partial items or quantities. The expected delivery date is 30 Days After Receipt of Award. The Government is seeking Free on Board (FOB) Destination pricing to the shipping address listed in Section 15 of the 1449. OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government as defined in the “Evaluation Factors for Award” Section below. A complete quote must be received for consideration. Respond to each item listed below, if the response is “None” or “Not applicable,” explicitly state and explain. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to be non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a response and submission to each of the following: General Information: Offeror Business Name, Address, Cage and DUNS Codes (ensure Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), Business Size and Type of Small Business based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, Primary Point of Contract (to include telephone and e-mail address) and provide a GSA contract number if some or all items proposed are on the GSA schedule. FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of this provision with offer. Technical Documentation: Technical Approach or Specifications: The quote must address and meet the requirements/specifications as defined under Technical Factor I below. 1. Sustainable Acquisitions Information and Certification: The contractor shall comply with all sustainable acquisition policies in an effort to minimize the Government’s environmental impact and deliver community benefits through better selection and improved usage of products and services. In accordance FAR Part 23, sustainable acquisition policies apply to both contracts for products and services that require the delivery, use, or furnishing of products/services to the Government. Indicate if any the following sustainable acquisition categories apply to any products or services proposed: Energy Efficient, Water Efficient, Recycled, Bio-Based, Environmentally Preferable, Non-ozone depleting substances, Less Toxic and/or Less GHGs. 2. Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each individual item listed in the “description of requirements” Section above to include the unit of issue, the extended price for each line item and a total price in US Dollars ($). 3. Commercial Warranty: If available, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship and/or Manufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services proposed included in the proposed purchase price. Evaluation Factors for Award: ( THIS SECTION HAS CHANGED) Insert a statement regarding the applicability of FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, if used, and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision. If provision 52.212-2 is not used, describe the evaluation procedures to be used. Sample language provided below. Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a contract to the responsive, responsible vendor, whose quote conforming to the RFQ is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Technical Factor(s) and price will be used to evaluate quotes. The vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds. Factor I – Technical: The Government will evaluate the quote and verify if the following specification requirements are met to include all information required for a complete quote as defined in paragraph 2 above: All quoted items must match the salient characteristics listed in the item descriptions of each Item in Section 19 through 21 of the 1449 ( e.g., ADA Complaint, etc). Explicitly state the nature in which the quote items are an exact match of the requested items. This may be accomplished by submitting specification sheets for offered items or listing the specifications of your product within the quote. Alternate bids may be submitted for review, however, the government may or may not accept the alternate bid. If the alternate bid offeror is the lowest price of all offerors and alternate bid is not accepted, the next lowest price technically acceptable offeror may be selected for award. Factor II – Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total firm-fixed-price for all line items. The total firm-fixed-price shall include all applicable taxes, shipping, and handling costs to the shipping address listed above as outlined in paragraph 3 above. DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION ( THIS SECTION HAS CHANGED) Eligible Offerors: All offerors must have a completed registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/. Complete SAM registration means offerors shall have registered CAGE and UEI Codes. RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on February 17th, 2023, 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. All Questions must be submitted NLT February 9th, 2023 by 1600 Eastern Time. Quotes must be emailed to veronica.beck@usda.gov. Late quotes will not be accepted. Government RFQ Point of Contract: The point of contact for this solicitation is Name of Veronica Beck at veronica.beck@usda.gov. Reference RFQ# 12970223Q0029 on all email exchanges regarding this acquisition.