This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item 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 12805B24Q0537 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. The associated NAICS Code is 333111 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees.
The USDA, ARS, PA, Northern Great Plains Research Lab has a requirement to purchase one (1) Grain Auger. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA, ARS, PA, NGPRL
1701 10th Avenue SW
Mandan, ND 58554
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
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.
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 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 offeror 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 August 13, 2024. Quotations are to be sent via email to 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.
