Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_Verbiage.docx

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 15B61819Q00000001 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 99.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 311999. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is 1-500 employees. All responsible small businesses may submit a quote which may be considered.

The basis for award will be best value to the Government on a per line item basis. Quotes will be evaluated considering past performance, price, and delivery time. Responsible offerors shall incorporate shipping costs and any other internal processing costs into their bid price. Orders over $3,500 will be awarded on a firm-fixed price purchase order, and orders under $3,500 will be paid using a Government purchase card.

See the attachment for the provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. Bidders are advised to include a completed copy of the attached provision at 52.212-3 with their offers if they do not have completed Representations & Certifications readily available in their System for Award Management record.

Failure to comply with the stated item specifications on the bid sheet will result in your quoted item not being considered for award or your item being refused upon delivery. No specification substitutions will be accepted. Do not bid an alternate item or alternate packaging. Do not bid an expired product or a product with a “use or freeze by” date that has passed. USP Atwater does not accept manufacturer’s letters.