Balancer Pellets

Notice ID:

12805B22Q0026

Department/Ind. Agency:

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier:

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub Command:

USDA ARS PA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

Office:

USDA ARS PA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

All Dates/Times are:

(utc-06:00) central standard time, chicago, usa

Updated Published Date:

(utc-06:00) central standard time, chicago, usa

Original Published Date:

0000-00-00 00:00:00

Original Response Date:

dec 13, 2021 05:00 pm cst

Inactive Policy:

15 days after date offers due

Original Inactive Date:

dec 28, 2021

Initiative:

• None***--***

Original Set Aside:

total small business set-aside (far 19.5)

Product Service Code:

8710 - forage and feed

NAICS Code:

311119 - other animal food manufacturing

Original Set Aside:

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 12805B22Q0026 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-07. The associated NAICS Code is 311119 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, requires a 310 tons of Balancer Pellets in four (4) separate types. The Government intends to award single firm fixed price purchase orders. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is: USDA/ARS/USMARC 844 road 313 Clay Center NE 68933 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note per item pricing, shipping/handling/delivery costs, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. 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 5:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before December 13, 2021. Quotations are to be sent 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.

2150 CENTRE AVENUE BLDG D, SUITE 300

FORT COLLINS , CO 80526

USA

Primary Point of Contacts:

Shane M. Pope