(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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.
(ii) This solicitation is issued as an Request for Quotation (RFQ).
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05.
(iv) This procurement is set aside for full and open. The NAICS code is 532490 and the Small Business Size Standard is $40MIL.
Questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted electronically via email to arlene.steffey@usda.gov and michael.christiansen@usda.gov no later than Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM (PT Time).
Answers to offerors questions will be posted in SAM.gov no later than Friday, April 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM (PT Time).
All amendments to the solicitation will be posted in SAM.gov. Acknowledge receipt and understanding of all amendments to this solicitation by sending an email to arlene.steffey@usda.gov a
In the email, include the solicitation and amendment number.
Offers shall be submitted electronically via email to arlene.steffey@usda.gov
no later than Friday, APRIL 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM (PT Time). Offerors shall ensure offers are delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments: Technical Capability (in Microsoft Word or PDF format), Past Performance (in PDF format), and Price (in Microsoft Excel format). Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer.
