This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services 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 12405B25Q0047 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-07. This will be a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
The USDA, ARS, in Stoneville, MS has a new requirement for the purchase and installation of an Auto-guide system with Trimble XCN-2050 display kit, RTK Unlock, and FN1000+ App, or comparable, on our auto-guide ready 6175R John Deere tractor and Field IQ rate control system set up on 2 implements: one four row and one eight row Bell Incorporated hydraulic drive fertilizer applicators.
- Install Trimble XCN-2050 display kit on 6175 John Deere tractor that is auto-guide ready. This will allow the steering to be controlled by GPS and the control of variable fertilizer rates.
- This display needs to have field IQ technology that will control the fertilizer applicator from the cab so that it will be capable of making variable fertilizer rates.
- Both fertilizer applicators are currently set up with hydraulic driven pumps that control the fertilizer pumps. The Vendor will need to install variable controls to the existing system.
- The fertilizer applicators will need to be calibrated to apply the products at specific rates.
- Should be compatible with the locations current Ayres Delta Implement RTK-GPS signal provider, 450/900mhz, without having to pay an extra yearly service fee.
- The tractor and equipment that this will be installed on is location at 141 Experiment Station Rd. Stoneville, MS
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.
Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line. Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.
The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer who meets or exceeds the specifications listed and that that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2.
The Government may perform a comparative evaluation (comparing offers to each other) to select the contractor that is best suited and provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation. Evaluation factors are: price and technical capability of product and service offered.
Responses shall include, at a minimum, a quote on company letterhead, to include vendor’s SAM.gov UEI number, technical specifications, descriptive material, unit price per item, capabilities of the offeror’s equipment, installation costs to include labor, total price to include any shipping, estimated delivery and install date, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause 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. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey
Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey (Sep 2023)
(a)All actual and potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable. Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: https://www.acquisition.gov/360.
(b)The Contracting Officer will not review the information provided until after contract award and will not consider it in the award decision. The survey is voluntary and does not convey any protections, rights, or grounds for protest. It creates a way for actual and potential offerors to provide the Government constructive feedback about the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable, used for a specific acquisition.
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AGAR Clauses
452.211-70 Brand Name or Equal.
425.211-71 Equal Products Offered.
452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout
As prescribed in USDA’s Contracting Desk Book 404.804 and 413.302-5, and 416.102, insert the following clause:
MODIFICATION FOR CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (DEVIATION JUNE 2024)
“Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement:
(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.
(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and/or Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.
(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 120 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of
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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.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, December 11, 2024. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.
QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, December 12, 2024.
Place of Performance:
USDA-ARS
141 Experiment Station Road
Stoneville, MS 38776
Primary Point of Contact:
Richard Hawthorne
Purchasing Agent
richard.hawthorne@usda.gov.
