Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announce... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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 USDA NRCS Plant Materials Center in Bismarck, North Dakota and Manhattan, Kansas need to acquire a plot combine for each PMC. The Plot Combine will serve as the primary plot combine for harvesting study plots, foundation and breeder seed production fields. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote, and the acquisition procedures at FAR Part 13 are being utilized. The Government will issue award without negotiations. The Government reserves the right to make no award and will not be liable for any costs incurred in response to the RFQ. The Government will evaluate offers based upon meeting the criteria described in the attached requirements document. The Government will issue a firm fixed price commercial item purchase order resulting from this solicitation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC-2019-02, effective 5/6/2019. This is a 100% set aside for Small Business. The applicable NAICS code is 333111,Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, which has a size standard of 1250 employees. For more information on size standards visit http://www.sba.gov/size. In order to be considered for this procurement, the interested entity SAM registration must show the above NAICS. The contractor shall provide a description of the equipment specifications addressed in the attached requirements document and provide literature to be evaluated. The equipment must meet the specifications described in Attachment 1. Similar products will not be considered. The estimated delivery date will be approximately six months from award date. Acceptance will occur at the USDA NRCS Plant Materials Center in North Dakota and Kansas. Quotes are to be received no later than 4:30pm Atlantic Standard Time on Friday May 24, 2019. Quotes may be submitted via email to oriel.velez@usda.gov. Please take into consideration the time difference. Ensure that you send the quotes in advanced time as to reach the destination prior to the closing time. Questions regarding this requirement may be sent via email to oriel.velez@usda.gov or by phone at 787-370-0562. POC for this action is Ms. Oriel Vélez, Contracting Officer. Please identify in the subject line the solicitation number.