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. FAR Part 13.5 authorizes the use of Simplified Acquisition procedures for this acquisition, including options. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a firm fixed price service contract. The reference number is AG-6395-S-15-0195 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). 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 supplements (AGARs) can be accessed on the internet at https://www.arnet.gov/far https://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar/html It is anticipated that a single award will be made but multiple awards will be considered. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code for this effort is 326220 and small business size standard is 100 employees. This requirement is for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Stockpile (NVS) . REQUIREMENTS: These requirements consist of (1) one line item: Line Item 001 - Specialized hoes 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) applies to this combined synopsis/solicitation Quotes submitted in response to this RFQ must include all cost associated for FOB Delivery to Kansas City, MO. Quotes should include the lead time required and/or the estimated delivery date. Delivery and performance: Contractor will commence work under this contract upon official notification from the Contract Officer of award. The fully burdened price of quotes submitted shall be all encompassing and include all cost associated with the purchase and delivery of hoes FOB Destination to KansasCity, MO 64147 in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussion, however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions later if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest price technically acceptable responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications listed in this Request for Quote/solicitation. FAR 15.304 The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall either (1) return a completed copy of this provision with its quote. A copy of the provision may be attained from https://www.arnet.gov/far; or (2) complete the online Reps and Certs Application (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov and reference in your quote. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The FAR clauses identified as paragraph b of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and is applicable to this acquisition. 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternative 1; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; child labor - cooperation with authorities and remedies; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-21 prohibition of segregated facilities; 52.222-22 previous contracts and compliance reports; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other eligible veterans; 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance; 52.222-36 affirmative action for workers with disabilities; 52.222-35 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam era, and other Eligible Veterans; 52.225-1 Buy American Act; 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate; 52.225-13, restrictions on certain foreign purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (CCR). To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM. SAM information may be found at http://www.sam.gov. All questions must be submitted by e-mail; no telephone calls will be accepted. Faxed and email quotes are acceptable. The assigned Contracting Officer Latisha Hollman. Ms. Hollman may be reached at
[email protected], (919) 855-7003.