UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Canal Point SPECIFICATIONS
Sphagnum Moss FY2024
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12405B24Q0216 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 113210 – Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05
Any quotes not meeting the minimum specifications will not be considered.
- Introduction: As part of the sugarcane breeding activities at the Sugarcane field station in Canal Point, moss is used to promote rooting of the sugarcane stalks in order to maintain the stalks alive for a long period of time during the crossing season. Once received, the moss is placed on plastic bags previously wrapped around the base of the stalk. The moss will help the plant to promote root growth, so once the plants are cut during crossing, they can last longer while they are submerged in water.
- Scope: The Contractor shall provide the Sphagnum Moss in the description and quantity listed.
- Technical Requirements: 500 bales of 2.0 cu ft
- Specifications: Long Fibered Sphagnum moss is the live part of the sphagnum moss plant, it possess a unique water retention and anti-bacterial attributes and suppress soil borne pathogens, such as damping off. Absorbs and retains 20 times its weight in water, twice as much as a cellulose sponge. 100% natural and organic.
Sphagnum Moss must be delivered to USDA ARS Sugarcane Field Station Canal Point, FL 33438. Truck drivers will need to coordinate with Canal Point personnel on delivery times and schedules, but normal hours Monday-Friday are anticipated. Delivery is anticipated to start upon contract award and must be completed by mid-August 2024.
Place of performance: USDA ARS Sugarcane Field Station 12990 Hwy 441N
Canal Point, FL 33438
- Point of Contact: Dino (561) 914-1669, konstantinos.giannopoulos@usda.gov
- Quote due: 6/04/2024 at 8am CT
- Government Furnished:
- Access to the facility during normal business operations (Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm)
- Location for delivery.
All responsible businesses meeting the requirements may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Agency.
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered.
The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.
QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees.
DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 ARO, however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation.
PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer.
Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.sam.gov.
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based low price, technically acceptable.
The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, and capabilities of the offeror’s equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 06/04/2024 at 1200 pm (CT). Quotations are to be addressed to Jovan Haynes, Purchasing Agent, at jovan.haynes@usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent by email.
