Submittal_Instructions.docx

Submittal Instructions

In order for a contractor to have a complete package, the following must be submitted to the Contracting Officer to be considered acceptable:

· Signed SF1449 along with filled out price schedule in Statement of Work

· 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.

· Technical Capabilities Statement. Statement should include evidence of capacity or capability in meeting and providing the services specified in the Statement of Work.

· Past Performance References. Contractors shall submit at least 3 customer references for similar work from the last 12 months including contact information and/or previous contract numbers with the USDA.

· Pre Award Sample Test Results

· 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. 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.

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.

All questions must be submitted in writing directly to the contracting officer by email at Kimyen.n.tu@aphis.usda.gov by August 8thrd, 2019. All quotes should be submitted electronically by EMAIL ONLY to Kimyen.n.tu@aphis.usda.gov by August 12th, 2019 @ 12pm central time.