RFQ 12805B24Q0559
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart
12.6 and FAR Part 13, 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 12805B24Q0559 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document
incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-06. The associated
NAICS Code is 111940 and is a a small business set aside with Size Standard of $2.5 m.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area is in search of tHay – 80% or Greater Alfalfa Mix
for NGPRL Mandan, ND. The Government intends to award single 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
P.O. BOX 459
MANDAN ND 58554
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE:
In order to be considered for award, Offerers shall respond by:
1. Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ submission documents and be valid for at least 60 days
after receipt of quote.
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and AGAR clause 452.211-70 (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 08:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before August 19, 2024.
Quotations are to be s ent via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@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.
