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 12805B22Q0142 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-02. The associated NAICS Code is 442291 and the Small Business Size Standard is $8.0 million. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, requires the purchase of and installation of manual clutch operated Draper FlexShade window shades to match existing office shades. The Contractor shall furnish a detailed technical proposal and detailed cost proposal, including all prime and sub pricing showing labor cost, material cost, OH and Profit and estimated construction time including crew size, to provide material and services to: Install approximately 728 linear feet of manual roller shades in 68 offices. The Government intends to award single firm fixed price purchase orders. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY & INSTALLATION ADDRESS is: USDA, ARS, PA, NBAF 1880 Kimball Ave Suite 300 Manhattan, KS 66502 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. SITE VISIT Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. ATTN: Jeffery Cowell USDA, ARS, PA, NBAF 1980 Denison Ave Manhattan, KS 66502 Wednesday, April 20th at 2:00pm CT. (SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO PROVIDE AN OFFER ON THIS SOLICATION) If you wish to attend the site visit, please send an email to
[email protected] with the title “12805B22Q0142 Site Visit Registration” please include the name of the individual you have attending, along with company information. Contractors must be registered to attend the site visit. If Contractors are not registered, they will not be permitted on the site visit. The site visit registration deadline is April 15th, 2022, at 3:00pm CT, any registration request received after April 15th, 2022 at 3:00pm CT will not be accepted. A site visit is required for All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 5:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before April 29th, 2022. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shane Pope at
[email protected]. All visitors to the facility are required to bring and utalize Hard hat and vest. 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.