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This is a combined synopsissolicitation for commercial goods and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 126 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 12405B241127219 and is issued as a request for quotation RFQ The NAICS code is 112310 Chicken Egg Production This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 202403 The USDA ARS in Athens GA has a new requirement for 8000 ea Premium grade fertile specific pathogenfree SPF eggs Eggs must conform to USDA APHIS memo 80065 definition of SPF eggs Any quotes not meeting the minimum specifications will not be considered Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen read and or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE In order to be considered for award offerors shall provide at a minimum a quote on company letterhead to include vendors SAMgov UEI number detailed item description price per egg shipping costs and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote REJECTION OF QUOTATION Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition 522522 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 522124 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES 522125 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES applies 522223 Convict Labor 522333 Protest after award 5222226 Equal Opportunity 5222235 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans 5222236 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 5222237 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans 5222219 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 522232 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts 5222315 Energy Efficiency in EnergyConsuming Products 5222317 Affirmative Procurement of EPAdesignated Items in Service and Construction Contracts 5222513 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 5223233 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management applicable to this acquisition 522521 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 522121 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES 522231 Biobased Product Certification 522234 Recovered Materials Certification 522122 EvaluationCommercial Products and Commercial Services 522123 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES 522178 Option to Extend Services AGAR Clauses 45220470 Modification for Contract Closeout As prescribed in USDAs Contracting Desk Book 404804 and 4133025 insert the following clause MODIFICATION FOR CONTRACT CLOSEOUT DEVIATION JULY 2022 Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures SAP according to FAR part 13 a If unobligated funds in the amount of 1000 or less remain on the contract the Contracting Officer CO shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance receipt and acceptance of supplies or services and final payment b If unobligated funds of more than 1000 remain on the contract the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature The CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor although not required for contract and orders using SAP If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance receipt and acceptance of supplies or services and final payment End of clause DELIVERY DUE DATE The Government requires delivery on or before 30 ARO however each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation PAYMENT Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management SAM database prior to submitting quotation You may register online at wwwsamgov Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site httpwwwSAMgov FAR 522122 EvaluationCommercial Products and Commercial Services the significant evaluation factors in the relative order of importance are i technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date ii past performance and iii price based on FOB Destination Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 131062 Responses shall include technical specifications descriptive material and capabilities of the offerors equipment Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Governments functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richardhawthorneusdagov NO LATER THAN 100 p m ET April 25 2024 Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this datetime QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richardhawthorneusdagov NO LATER THAN 500 p m ET April 24 2024 Place of Performance USDAARS SEPRL 934 College Station Rd Athens GA 30605 Primary Point of Contact Richard Hawthorne Purchasing Agent richardhawthorneusdagov
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Department/Ind.Agency
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
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Subtier
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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Office
USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP
