AG-32KW-S-17-872419/Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared for in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and no written solicitation will be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a firm fixed price contract for Visitor Access Controls inclusive of installation (see attached SOW). 2. Simplified acquisition procedures will be used for this requirement per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. This requirement is being competed a total small business set aside The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 561212 with a size standard of less than $20.5M. 3. This requirement is for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS). 4. The solicitation number for this effort is AG-32KW-S-17-872419 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). 5. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. 6. REQUIREMENTS --See attached statement of work (SOW) for details and requirements. 7. Please refer all questions to the Contracting Officer Dreux Johnson at 612-202-7866 or
[email protected]. 8. The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial applies to this solicitation. 9. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this combined synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price, technical capability, and past performance. To be considered for award, interested vendors shall submit: 1) Completed Pricing schedule (price must include all costs necessary to perform according to the SOW). 2) DUNS number, and confirmation of SAM registration. 10. The provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall complete the on-line Offeror Representations and Certifications www.SAM.gov or return a completed copy of the Offeror Representations and Certifications with their quotation. SAM registration is required. 11. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. 12. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses identified in FAR 52.212-5 (JAN 2017) are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition in addition to the rest of the clause; _X_ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). _X_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). _X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _X_ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126). _X_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). _X_ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246). _X_ (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). _X_ (36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016). _X_ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693). _X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513). _X_ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). _X_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). _X_ (57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). _X_ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.). 13. Additional clauses/provisions included: FAR 52.204-18, 52.211-6, 52.232-40. 14. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in SAM.gov. SAM.gov information may be found at http://www.SAM.gov. 15. Quotations must be sent via e-mail to
[email protected] by the date and time specified. Late quotes will not be considered. ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS Request for Quotes (RFQ) SHALL BE DIRECTED TO DREUX JOHNSON, (No later than 3 days before quotes are due) BY EMAIL TO
[email protected]. 16. A COMPLETE QUOTE WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: See item 9 above. 17. Wage Rate Requirements WD 15-5105 (Rev.-3) first posted on www.wdol.gov on 08/08/2017 applies to this requirement. 18. USDA IS AN AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, TAX-EXEMPT. FEDERAL TAX. I.D. NO. 41-0696271. 19. Any Amendments issued will be posted to this site and must be submitted and acknowledged with your quote. Watch this site for any updates.