To award a five year contract for the implementation of food security activities in Nepal.
Added: Apr 27, 2012 6:04 am
Sollicitation Number: SOL-367-12-000004 Sollicitation Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice Project Title: Feed the Future (FTF) Component A and B Agency: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office: USAID/Nepal Location: Kathmandu Place of Performance: Nepal Estimated price: $20,000,000 to $24,000,000 Tentative Solicitation Date: May 2012 Tentative Proposal Due Date: June 2012 Estimated Period of Performance: December 31, 2012 - December 30, 2017 Small Business Considerations: This contract is not restricted to small businesses.Source/Origin/Nationality: The authorized geographic code for the procurement of goods and services under this award is 937, which is defined as the United States, the cooperating/recipient country, and developing countries other than advanced developing countries, and excluding prohibited sources. This means that the prime contractor must be of U.S., cooperating/recipient country or developing country nationality. USAID maintains a list of developing countries, advanced developing countries, and prohibited sources, which is available in USAID's Automated Directives System, ADS 310. Description of Proposed Work: The purpose of this pre-solicitation notice is to notify that the U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) Mission to Nepal intends to award a five-year contract through full and open competition for the implementation of food security activities in Nepal. The first year of this activity will concentrate efforts on approximately 10 districts (located in the Mid-West and Far West regions). Years two through five will add approximately another ten districts for an approximate total of 16 to 20 districts (in the Mid-West and Far West regions and possibly the Western region).USAID/Nepal has developed a food security project that responds to the objectives of USAID's Feed the Future (FTF) Presidential Initiative as well as the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) country plan led by the Government of Nepal. The overall goal of this FTF project is to reduce hunger and poverty while improving nutrition in Nepal. The FTF project purpose, which contributes to the achievement of this goal, is to increase agricultural productivity and income, improve nutritional status of women and children under five, and increase resilience of vulnerable communities and households. The project has three primary and integrated components as well as numerous supporting activities. Some of the supporting activities are currently ongoing and some have yet to be implemented. The three primary and integrated components focus on: A) agricultural productivity, B) nutrition, and C) skills development (literacy, numeracy, and entrepreneurial skills). The Contractor must implement component A and B. A separate award will be made to a Nepali organization to implement component C, but the Contractor must effectively integrate component C, as well as the other supporting activities and the GAFSP, into the project. Additionally, the Contractor must build the financial, fiduciary, organizational and technical capacity of Nepali organizations. More specifically, the Contractor must build the capacity of selected Nepali organizations so these Nepali organizations can competitively apply for USAID direct awards. Also, the Contractor must hand over certain geographic project responsibilities to a Nepali organization or consortium of Nepali organizations beginning in year 3 of the project, and must hand over an increasing amount of geographic project responsibilities to the Nepali organization or consortium in years 4 and 5. A separate award process will begin in year 2 of the project to select the Nepali organization or consortium that will implement the portions of the project the Contractor will hand over. The Contractor must continue to integrate and complement the activities of the Nepali organization or consortium after the Contractor hands over specified geographic project responsibilities. It is estimated that the RFP for FTF Component A and B will be issued in May 2012 on www.fedbizopps.gov barring any unforeseeable delays. USAID will not entertain questions until after the RFP is issued. When the RFP is issued, any amendments thereof will be posted at www.fedbizopps.gov. Interested parties are advised to periodically monitor the above website for updates concerning this procurement.To view a brief power point presentation on FTF, please go to USAID/Nepal's public website http://nepal.usaid.gov/. The power point presentation should be listed in the "In the Spotlight" section of the homepage. Interested parties are advised to periodically monitor USAID/Nepal's public website for possible updates or new information.Prospective Offerors are advised that this procurement is subject to the availability of funds. This pre-solicitation notice in no way obligates USAID to award a Contract nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal.
SOL-367-12-000004 US Agency for International Development Nepal
4/27/12, 6:04 AM 8915--Community Supported Agriculture Shares
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration intends to award a sole source contract for Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) shares to Willing Hands Enterprises. The VA seeks to procure CSA shares to be provided to the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont. The authority for this sole source procurement is FAR 6.302-1, as the VA has determined Willing Hands Enterprises (UEI: RNMYYDZ8X4F9) is the only responsible source. Interested parties may contact the VA Contract Specialist, Richard Matthiesen, by email. Responses must be received by May 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
This procurement is not set-aside. The NAICS code is 111219 with a $3.5M size standard, and the PSC/FSC is 8915. No solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities SAM.gov, as the VA intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Willing Hands Enterprises. No budget or award value information is provided in the notice.
36C24124Q0376 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
5/2/24, 10:04 AM 8915--FRUITS & VEGETABLES FOR 35 VETERANS FOR 12 WEEKS Martinsburg VA Medical Center
This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and is being conducted under FAR Subpart 13; simplified acquisition procedures apply. VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number is 36C24520Q0432 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-03, fiscal year 2020. 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 Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR)
(iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 111219, and the size standard is $1.0 Million
(v) This requirement consists of one (01) line item:
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
UNIT
T. COST
Fruits and Vegetables for 35 Veterans for 12 weeks:
The farmer will provide 8-Quart flat worth of fresh fruits & vegetables each week. The basket will vary depending on what produce is in season
420
EA
$
TOTAL COST
$
(vi) To be acceptable, the proposal shall meet all requirements listed below in the SOW & the price must be reasonable.
Statement of Work
Fruit and Veggie for Veterans Program
TITLE OF PROJECT: The Martinsburg VA Medical Center at 510 Butler Ave Martinsburg, WV 25405 intends to secure fresh fruits and vegetables over the 2020 growing season to provide for 35 Veterans that are in our Weight Management and Diabetes programs.
BACKGROUND: We serve a patient population with where many are overweight/obese and have diabetes. We educate and want to ensure that these Veterans learn to consume healthier foods to assist with better managing their health.
SCOPE: The overall scope of services is for the Veterans in our weight management and diabetes programs at the Martinsburg medical center to be educated and consume healthier foods to better manage health.
1. Scope of Contract
1.1 The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a contract for procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables to be utilized be Veterans at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. Specifications are listed in the part (five) section of this Statement of Work.
1.2 The contract awarded will be established for one (1) period.
Base Period: June 3, 2020 August 19, 2020
1. Description:
Delivery of an 8-quart flat of fruits and vegetables will be weekly on Wednesday s beginning 6/3/20 through 8/19/20.
Each produce item delivered in the Fruits and Veggies for Vets project will be harvested at the peak of its freshness, properly stored for the item type, and delivered to the Martinsburg VAMC designated pick up site.
The VAMC will not be responsible for problems that may occur in transport and will not accept under ripe or over ripe items.
Upon delivery, the Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager or designee may refuse items that are not at the required freshness
The Government representative, the Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager and/or designee, will require a site visit to inquire about Good Agricultural Practices at the local farm.
4. Justification:
Increasing the availability and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables to Veterans who are overweight/obese and/or have diabetes has been found to assist with weight reduction and better glucose control.
5. Specifications
An 8-quart flat of fresh fruits and vegetables will be supplied weekly for 12 weeks to encourage healthier eating to assist with chronic disease management.
6. Confidentiality and nondisclosure:
PRIVACY AND SECURITY:
The Veterans will pick up the fruits and vegetables from a Martinsburg VAMC staff member who has completed all privacy and HIPPA standards training.
Point of Contact:
Bobbi Corbin
304-263-0811 x2334
Bobbi.corbin@va.gov
Must be Brand Name or Equal
This is a requirement for:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC).
DESCRIPTION: FRUITS & VEGETABLES FOR VET PROGRAM:
The Martinsburg VAMC requires the contractor to deliver within 30 calendar days from contract award to the VA medical facility warehouse below during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday:
Delivery to:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Martinsburg VA Medical Center
WAREHOUSE/Atten: Bobbi Corbin
510 Butler Avenue
Martinsburg WV 25405
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for this purchase.
To be considered for award, prospective quoters must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) website and complete representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov. Prospective awardees MUST be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov PRIOR TO AWARD and through final payment, and must complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://www.sam.gov prior to award and through final payment. CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED UNTIL SAM REGISTRATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. SDVOSB and VOSB socio-economic categories MUST be registered within the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) and the Verification Case Management System (VCMS) via www.vip.vetbiz.gov (VetBiz.Gov) PRIOR TO AWARD if selected.
Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the Government.
(vii) All material shall be delivered to Martinsburg VA Medical Center listed above.
(viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to the provision.
(ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 does not apply to this solicitation. Award will be based on lowest price and meeting or exceeding Statement of Work requirements.
(x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- the offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Website through http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision.
(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: applies to this acquisition.
(xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; the following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52,204-10; 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-13, 52.219-27, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-3; 52.225-13, 52.232-34, 52.233-3, 52.233-4.
(xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices will be addressed as necessary.
(xiv) Proposals shall be submitted in writing to Mohsin Abbas at Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov on Wednesday , May 20, 2020 by 3:00 p.m.(EST) to the email addresses identified above.
No quotes will be accepted through phone, fax. No late submissions of quotation(s) will be accepted. Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead. Commercial format is encouraged.
All quoters shall include the following information printed on each quote:
Legal Business/Company Name (as it is indicated in www.sam.gov)
DUNS Number.
Contract Number.
Warranty Information (Can be a separate attachment)
Point of Contact Name
Telephone number
E-mail Address
(xvi) Point of contact for this solicitation is Mohsin Abbas e-mail: Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov. All Inquires must be in writing.
36C24520Q0432 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5
5/15/20, 4:16 PM Corn & Soybean Seeds
This solicitation from the USDA Agricultural Research Service seeks corn and soybean seeds meeting the specifications in the attached document. Offerors must submit a fixed price quote on company letterhead by March 4th, 2024 detailing the requirements and valid for 30 days. Evaluation will be based on lowest priced technically acceptable using the factors in provision 52.212-2. Questions are due by February 29th.
There is no set-aside designated for this requirement to be performed in Calverton, Maryland. The solicitation does not provide NAICS/PSC codes, incumbent, or award value information. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and have the provision at 52.212-3 uploaded by the due date to be considered for award of an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity-type contract for an unknown quantity of corn and soybean seeds to be delivered to the stated location.
12305B24Q0042 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Northeast Area
2/23/24, 2:46 PM