This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06, 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 12805B23Q0537 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023‐06. The associated NAICS Code is 334510 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area,
PA NATIONAL BIO AND AGRO-DEFENSE FA
1980 DENISON AVENUE
MANHATTAN KS 66502
The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
PA NATIONAL BIO AND AGRO-DEFENSE FA
1980 DENISON AVENUE
MANHATTAN KS 66502
In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by addressing
all of the requirements in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be
completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE:
1) Reference the attached RFQ submission document section
2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the
Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification
section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award
Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. To be eligible to be put into
consideration for award, ALL vendors who respond to this solicitation
must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a
current and active registration at the time their quote is submitted. A
vendor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at
www.sam.gov.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be
available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.211-6, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5
(and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses
and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements
and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this
solicitation to the responsible oeror whose quote conforms to the
specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in
accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical
acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by
performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR
13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price
technically acceptable evaluation methodology.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 2:30 p.m.
Central Time, on or before Wednesday July 12, 2023. Quotations are to be
sent via email to Joseph Covarrubio at joseph.covarrubio@usda.gov
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent
award.
