Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.5 authorizes the use of simplified procedures for this acquisition. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written request for quotation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in one 12-month, fixed-priced, purchase order. The possibility of an Economic Price Adjustment per clause (FAR 52.216-2) will be included in the terms and conditions. (ii) The reference number is __AG-6395-S-16-0218__ and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) 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) and Agriculture Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (AGARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov/far and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html. (iv) It is anticipated that one contract will be awarded. This is a full and open procurement. The associated NAICS code for this effort is __311314__ and small business size standard is _750 employees_. (v) This requirement consists of _1 __ contract line item for bulk sugar based on the Statement of Work (SOW)/Specifications. The Note to Offeror with an attached SOW/Specifications is provided in Addendum I to this combined synopsis/solicitation. The offeror shall return a completed copy of the Note to Offeror and listed items with its quotation. (vi) Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination. (vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this solicitation. (viii) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The Government will award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible firm with the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) quote based on the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors: technical capability based on the SOW, and past performance. Additional guidance on price and past performance is provided under provision 52.212-1. Offerors with no past performance delivering sugar in Guatemala will be rated based on other international delivery experience and may or may not be determined technically acceptable. (ix) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions identified in Attachment 1 are considered applicable to this acquisition. (xiv) Quotations are due to the Contracting Officer via EMAIL no later than 3:00 pm Central Time on Thursday, _September 15, 2016_. (xv) The assigned Contract Officer is Michael Chiodi. Mr. Chiodi may be reached by email at
[email protected], telephone (612) 336-3203, or fax (612) 336-3550. The USDA contracting office mailing address is USDA-APHIS-MRPBS-AAMD Contracting Team, Attn: Michael Chiodi, Butler Square West 5th Floor, 100 North 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403. In order for offers to be considered, quotations must be EMAILED to
[email protected].