Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Aluminum Fish Distribution Tank This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information includ... Aluminum Fish Distribution Tank 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 140F0922Q0132 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The anticipated award date is within 10 days after the close of this announcement. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number: 2022-07, Effective Date: 8/10/2022. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 750 employees. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. Line-Item Description(s): Line Item: 00010 Fabricate and Deliver an Aluminum Live Haul Fish Transport Tank to include delivery in accordance with the attached Specifications. Delivery Schedule/Period of Performance: Delivery 30 Weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO) Delivery Location: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Allegheny National Fish Hatchery 6616 Hemlock Road Warren, PA 16365-4540 Terms & Conditions: - The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition - The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details) - Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and submit with its offer. - The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition - The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are attached in the Terms & Conditions document. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or see terms & conditions attached to the solicitation. In order to be eligible for award, all contractors must have an Active Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website https://sam.gov/content/home. Please note, SAM is a free website and there is never a cost to register your entity. Prior to or following receipt of an award, the Contractor must register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) to submit requests for payment. Refer to Terms and Conditions for details. Please note, IPP is a free website and there is never a cost to complete registration. Invoices for services will be paid after the end of the month of service, advanced payments are not allowed. Important Submission Dates: 1. Question Submission: All questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov no later than Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11:00am EDT. If necessary, questions received will be answered through an Amendment to this Solicitation. Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Question Submission 140F0922Q0132. 2. Quote Submission: Quotes (including all required documents) must be transmitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov, no later than Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 11:00am EDT. Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission 140F0922Q0132. Required Submittal Documents: Before submitting an offer, please read the entire solicitation package carefully. Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit the following documents: - SF 1449: Provide a completed SF 1449 with signature. - SF 30: If applicable, provide signed (SF30) acknowledging any/all Amendment(s) - Price/Quote: Submit a quote to include your Unique Entity ID, Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (POC), POC email & phone number. Quote must include pricing, delivery schedule, and a detailed description of product to include specifications and drawings if available. - Past Experience & References: Complete the attached document Your quote will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered if all the above required documents are not completed in full and received as part of your submittal package. An award will be made to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who, based on a subjective assessment from the Government, offers the best value to include past experience and price. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the past experience and/or technical superiority outweighs the price difference. Contracting Officer/Office: Ryna Russell, Contracting Officer U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Hadley, MA Joint Administrative Operations (JAO) ryna_russell@fws.gov