AMEND 0003 - extension given for quotes until 09/19/2024 at 2:00 P.M. EST.
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AMEND 0002 - Attachment 9 - Q and A added and extension given for quotes until 09/18/2024 at 12:00 P.M. EST.
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AMEND 0001 - Add Wage Determination Attachment.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, 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) The solicitation number is 12305B24Q0205 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05, May 22, 2024.
(iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 621111 and the small business size standard is $16.0.
(v) See Pricing Schedule in Attachment 4.
(vi) See attached PWS
(vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance: 10300 Baltimore Ave BARC Beltsville, Marland 20705 and is FOB destination.
(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applies to this acquisition.
- Technical capability of the offer to meet the Government requirement
- Past performance (see FAR 15.304)
- Price
Award shall be made based on “best value” to the Government, price and all other factors considered.
Definitions
• Significant Strength is an aspect of an offeror's proposal that has appreciable merit or
appreciably exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be
appreciably advantageous to the Government during contract performance
• Strength is an aspect of an offeror's proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance
• Weakness means a flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract
performance
• Significant Weakness in the proposal is a flaw that appreciably increases the risk of
unsuccessful contract performance.
• Deficiency is a material failure of a proposal to meet a requirement or a combination of
significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level Evaluation Criteria
Factor 1 Technical
• The evaluation will assess the technical merits and relative risk associated with the likelihood of success in executing the minimum requirements of the PWS.
o Sub.factor 1 Key Personnel: The evaluation will assess Key Personnel necessary for satisfactory performance of required services
Factor 2 Past Performance
• Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules Vendors without relevant past performance will be evaluated as "Neutral”
Factor 3 Price
- For evaluation purposes, the evaluated price will be the total combination of the base, and
options. The Government will evaluate the Offerors proposed price for reasonableness and realism.
Relative Importance of Evaluation Factors and Sub-factors
- Technical is more important than Price and Past Performance. Past Performance and Technical when combined are more important than Price.
- Price may play an additional role since considerations of cost in terms of overall total program evaluated costs, best value, and affordability may be controlling in circumstances where two or more proposals are otherwise adjudged equal or when a technically superior proposal is at a cost that the Government cannot afford.
(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Appendix3 - Contract Terms and Conditions
(xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Specification.
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, place of manufacture, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.
- Submit Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Quoted prices must include all applicable costs including FOB shipping costs.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit all items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
(xv) Quotes are due on 9/11/2024 at 2:00 PM EST by email to Jennifer Peterson at Jennifer.L.Peterson@usda.gov.
(xvi) Jennifer Peterson may be reached at Jennifer.L.Peterson@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 9/05/2024 by 2:00 PM EST.
