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Grass-Alfalfa and Timothy Hay Cubes

Solicitation12505B21Q0055Notice typeCombined Synopsis/SolicitationAmes, IA

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Name	Type	Posted	Actions
SF 1449 (MUST BE INCLUDED WITH QUOTE) 12505B21Q0055.pdf	PDF	Apr 8, 2021	Download
SPECIFICATIONS AND PRICE SCHEDULE.pdf	PDF	Apr 8, 2021	Download
Provisions_Clauses IBR 2021-05 (10 MAR 2021).pdf	PDF	Apr 8, 2021	Download

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Grass-Alfalfa and Timothy Hay Cubes

Combined Synopsis12505B21Q0055May 18, 2021 · v5

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Opportunity Summary

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, intends to issue an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price purchase order for the procurement of grass-alfalfa and timothy hay cubes. This combined synopsis/solicitation, identified by solicitation number 12505B21Q0055, is categorized under NAICS code 311119 (Other Animal Food Manufacturing) and PSC 8710 (FORAGE AND FEED). The requirement is 100% set aside for small business concerns (SBA). The place of performance is Ames, Iowa, and the primary point of contact for this acquisition is Danielle Cooley.

The government seeks quotes for two specific line items: grass-alfalfa cubes and timothy cubes, with award to be made to the offeror providing the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. To be considered, offerors must submit technical specifications, pricing, a completed price schedule, a DUNS number, and a completed SF-1449 form as part of their electronic submission. Three attachments are associated with this notice, including the SF-1449, specifications and price schedule, and applicable provisions and clauses. All quotes must include fees, delivery charges, and surcharges, and they must remain valid for a minimum of 30 days.

Electronic submissions are due by May 18, 2021, and must be sent via email to the contracting office. Offerors are required to have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of their offer. Payment for services under the resulting contract will be managed through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Failure to demonstrate compliance with all solicitation requirements will result in the rejection of the quotation without further discussion.

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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: May 18, 2021Expired 1853 days ago
NAICS: 311119 (opens in new tab)
PSC: 8710 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: SBA
Published: Apr 8, 2021
Updated: May 18, 2021
Agency: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (opens in new tab)
Office: USDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP
Department: —
Source: View on SAM.gov (opens in new tab)

Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Danielle Cooley

Place of performance

Ames, IA

USA

Original Description

MODIFICATION 1 IS BEING ISSUED TO EXTEND THE DATE OFFERS ARE DUE TO APRIL 21, 2021. NO OTHER CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE. 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12505B21Q0031 is issued as a request for quote(RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. It is the offerors responsibility to be familiar with the applicable provisions and clauses. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquisition.gov/far and www.acquisition.gov/agar. This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business. The associated NAICS code is 311119; the small business size standard is 500 employees. The government intends to issue an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity firm fixed price purchase order. The basis for award will be lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). The USDA-ARS in Ames, Iowa, has the need for the following: CLIN 0001: Grass-Alfalfa cubes CLIN 0002: Timothy cubes See attached specifications document for requirements. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). LPTA means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: Quote must be submitted on form SF-1449 (attached). In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall provide 1) technical specifications; 2) price; 3) completed Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3, attached), 4)completed price schedule (attahced),and 5) company's DUNS number. Quotes must include all fees, delivery charges, and/or surcharges. Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 30 days. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. To be eligible for award, offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer. REGISTRATION IS FREE. For assistance with SAM call 1-866-606-8220 or go to www.sam.gov. The submission and payment of invoices on the resulting contract will be made through the Department of Treasurys Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at ww.ipp.gov. As such, vendors must be registered in IPP to submit invoices for payment on any resultant contract. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Phone inquiries will not be accepted. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes and required documents to [email protected]. The subject line must contain the solicitation number. Verify receipt by the contracting officer. Quotations received after 2pm Central on April 21, 2021 will not be considered.