IV._Submittal_Instructions.docx

IV. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Contractors are advised to carefully review their submission requirements specified in this section and the provision 52.212‐2, Evaluation – Commercial Items. The Government may evaluate solely on the information provided in the submission and will not assume that any contractor possesses capabilities that are not specifically identified in their submission. Failure to comply with the requirements of the solicitation may result in a quote receiving no further consideration for award. It is the Contractors responsibility to ensure completeness of their submission. In order for a contractor to have a complete package, the following must be submitted to the Contracting Officer to be considered acceptable.

For any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Kimyen Tu, Contracting Specialist, at 612-336-3602, kimyen.n.tu@aphis.usda.gov.

· A signed copy of the SF 1449 Form (included with solicitation posting) along with the price schedule. Delivery orders will be issued on an as-needed basis. Pricing shall include shipping fees.

· A currently active Federal Contractors Registration at http://www.sam.gov. Contractors shall include a printed copy of the first page of the SAM listing, or a DUNS number if the SAM application is in progress. The online Certification and Representations for business size determination should use NAICS code 332999. Please note that registering in the SAM database is free of charge. Free SAM registration assistance can be obtained by calling the help desk toll free at 866-606-8220. Free assistance can also be found at your local PTAC office, http://www.aptac-us.org/new/Govt_Contracting/find.php.

· Technical Capabilities Statement. Statement should include evidence of capacity or capability in meeting and providing the products specified in the Statement of Work. Please include control plan required in statement of work.

· Past Performance References. Contractors shall submit up to three customer references for similar work from the last 12 months including contact information and/or previous contract numbers with the USDA.

· A copy of the completed provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items. Contractors shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://www.sam.gov for NAICS code 332999. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the offeror shall include a copy of the completed provision with the quotation.