Twenty Silo/Silage Bags
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 12505B22Q0092 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated FAR provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04. This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 326111, Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees and the PSC code is 3720.
The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following products:
001) Twenty Silo/Silage Bags
Scope of Work:
The USDA-ARS Marshfield Agriculture Research Station (MARS) in Stratford, WI is requesting quotes for twenty (20) silo/silage bags.
Background:
The MARS manages over 800 acres of forage crops supporting 200 Holstein heifers and 150 lactating dairy cows. MARS serves a hub of integrated dairy-crop-environmental research and extension education activities for the University of Wisconsin, USDA-ARS-DFRC-EIDMRU, and agricultural industry partners. Each year the farm requires silo bags to store fermented forages for animal feed. MARS uses traditional bunker silos for silage storage, but also requires a number of silo/silage bags each year to accommodate sufficient feed inventory in addition to requires silo plastic each year to preserve harvested. The farm needs silo/silage bags to store 4,000 tons of silage (20 bags).
Technical Requirements:
The silo/silage bags must be:
10 ft wide and 250 ft long.
At least 9 millimeters in thickness.
Impermeable to oxygen diffusion.
Key Deliverables:
Twenty (20) Silo/Silage Bags
Delivery:
The twenty (20) silo/silage bags must be delivered to MARS located at 208356 Drake Avenue, Stratford, WI 54484 within 30 days of award.
The vendor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA MARS Stratford, WI and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Evaluation Factors:
The basis for award will be Lowest Price, Technically acceptable. The Government intends to make a single firm-fixed price award based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Price; (2) Technical Requirements. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated first; if not found acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated, and so on until a technically acceptable quote is identified. The government will NOT review higher priced quotes if the lowest priced quote is determined to be technically acceptable. For quoted products to be considered technically acceptable, they must meet all of the technical requirements identified in this solicitation.
Submitting a Quote:
Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. The applicable FAR clauses and provisions that apply to this acquisition are included with the attached quote submission form (SF1449). The Government anticipates award of one Firm Fixed Price Contract.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their UEI# on their quote.
The submission and payment of invoices on the resulting contract will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). As such, contractors must be currently registered or register in IPP in order to be able to submit and receive payment on invoices for the resulting award.
Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on SF1449 (see attached) and provide completed FAR clauses and provisions. The quoted price(s) should include all fees, delivery charges, and/or surcharges. This will be a tax-exempt purchase.
Failure to demonstrate compliance will constitute sufficient cause to reject a quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be put into considered for award.
Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be submitted through email (NO calls with questions will be accepted) and are due by NO later than 5:00 PM CT on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
Only electronic submissions made via email will be accepted (NO phone calls or quotes submitted by USPS mail will be accepted). Please email all quotes in writing on the SF 1449 with completed FAR clauses and provisions to aaron.dimeo@usda.gov by NO later than Monday, May 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM Central Time (CT).
Note: Be absolutely certain to reference the RFQ number “12505B22Q0092” and/or title of the solicitation “Twenty Silo/Silage Bags” in the subject, body, and/or attachments on your quote submission email to ensure your submission can be located and attributed to this solicitation. Failure to do so could potentially result in your submission being deemed “unresponsive” and as a result your quote may NOT be put into consideration for award (as your quote may NOT be located when searching the recipients email to ensure all responses to the solicitation have been logged before making an award determination).
12505B22Q0092 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Midwest Area
4/27/22, 9:24 AM Stationary Thresher
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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12505B23Q0062 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01 dated December 30, 2023. This solicitation is set aside for Total Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1250 employees and the PSC code is 3720.
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN):
0001) $_____________ Stationary Thresher
Description of Work: Scientists and personnel at the US Dairy Forage Research Center have identified the need for a stationary thresher that is specifically designed for precisely threshing small cereal grains such as intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium), or kernza. It will be versatile enough to accommodate other experimental forage crops as well. Key Requirements are as follows:
Specifications
1. General
• Vendor must demonstrate prior experience with manufacturing a stationary thresher that meets specifications described below and demonstrate that the handheld thresher has been successfully used for small cereal grain threshing and is a durable and reliable product.
2. Stationary thresher for small cereal grains
• The stationary thresher must be suitable for threshing, de-awning and cleaning cereals, pulses, and grass crops without breakage, loss of seed or mixing.
• Must have a loading hopper to feed bundles of crop into the threshing unit
• The stationary thresher must have a sack to collect straw and two separate drawers for collecting chaff particles and seeds separately.
• Must have stepless variable adjustment of the threshing drum speed
• Must have several different options of concaves, de-awners, and beaters to ensure easy adjustment for different crop types
• Must come with a 5 x 15 mm concave for threshing medium sized cereal crops like wheat, oat, sorghum, etc, and all seeds smaller than 5 mm.
• The stationary thresher shall include a 4 x 4 mm concave for threshing round seeds smaller than 4 mm
• The stationary thresher will include a 3 x 3 mm concave for threshing round seeds smaller than 3mm
• The stationary thresher will include a 5 x 5 mm concave for threshing round seeds smaller than 5 mm
• The stationary thresher will have a threshing drum of 350 mm
• The stationary thresher must have a 2-wheel chassis
• The stationary thresher must have a 1-phase, 208-230V, 60Hz, 2,3kW electric motor
Delivery:
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. The stationary thresher and accessories (as described in the technical requirements specifications above) will be manufactured and shipped by the vendor and received at the US Dairy Forage Research Center Farm, S8822 Sunset Dr, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578 by August 12, 2023.
The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their proposal in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Submission of proposal shall include the following: (1) Technical and (2) Price.
All responses shall be submitted electronically to melissa.grice@usda.gov
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 proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical and (2) Price and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on company experience (minimum of 5 years’ experience providing supplies described in the Statement of Work). The lowest priced proposal will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price proposal is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced proposal is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Services will be inspected by Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and accepted at destination.
The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements; FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management; FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance; FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror; FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; FAR 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror; FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal; FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities; FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR 52.204- 26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation; AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries; FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation; FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law; AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical and price); FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders- Commercial Items; FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; AGAR 452.219- 70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Reps and Certs; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management; FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors; FAR 52.233-1 Disputes; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.
Submitting a Quote:
Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on company letterhead pricing the line item for Reagents in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. The applicable FAR clauses and provisions that apply to this acquisition.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time the quote is submitted. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A SAM UEI number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Failure to demonstrate compliance will constitute sufficient cause to reject a quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be put into considered for award.
Proposals must be received no later than 1:00 PM Central Time on March 3, 2023.
Note: Be absolutely certain to reference the RFQ number “12505B23Q0062” and/or title of the solicitation “Stationary Thresher” in the subject, body, and/or attachments on your quote submission email to ensure your submission can be located and attributed to this solicitation. Failure to do so could potentially result in your submission being deemed “unresponsive” and as a result your quote may NOT be put into consideration for award (as your quote may NOT be located when searching the recipients email to ensure all responses to the solicitation have been logged before making an award determination).
The submission and payment of invoices on the resulting contract will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). As such, contractors must be currently registered or register in IPP in order to be able to submit and receive payment on invoices for the resulting award.
Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products.
12505B23Q0062 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Midwest Area
2/21/23, 4:44 PM cotton picker
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation number is 12405B22Q0347 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 115113 – CROP HARVESTING, PRIMARILY BY MACHINE. This solicitation document incorporates those provision and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06.
Any quotes not meeting the minimum specifications will not be considered.
Quotes are Due: 12 p.m (noon) central standard time, August 31st.
Specifications for 2-row Cotton Picker:
Must be compatible with existing John Deere model 9930 cotton picker to match parts, technician training, and field operations.
Two picking units, with 4 picking drums, 12 picker bars, 14 spindles per bar.
Hydrostatic drive with four forward and four backward speeds with a maximum forward speed of 16 miles per hour.
12-volt electrical system, 625 amp battery, 90 amp alternator, diesel engine with 6 cylinders, producing 135 horse power.
Operators cab with heater, air conditioner and functioning sensors, engine light, gauges, and indicators.
Cotton picker must be field ready, functional, and operational.
Be within 80 miles of Dawson Ga for reduced delivery/transportation costs.
Ship to address
1011 Forrester Dr. Se
Dawson, GA 39842
Bill to address is:
Agricultural Research Service, Administrative and Financial Management
SEA Area Administrative Office, Acquisitions & Personal Property/Fleet
2775 F&B ROAD
COLLEGE STATION TX 77845
Technical POC:
Ron Sorensen/Bobby Hagler
229.995.7411/229.995.7451
ron.sorensen@usda.gov / bobby.hagler@usda.gov
All responsible businesses meeting the requirements may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Agency.
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused 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. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.
QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees.
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 www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.sam.gov.
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, 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 F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based low price, technically acceptable.
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 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, and capabilities of the offeror’s equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 1200 p.m. (noon) central standard time, August 10, 2022. Quotations are to be addressed to Jovan Haynes, Purchasing Agent, at jovan.haynes@usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent by email.
12405B22Q0347a Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery
8/25/22, 1:43 PM