Instructions for Quoters.docx

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

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 Kim Yen Tu, Contracting Specialist, at 612-336-3602, kimyen.n.tu@usda.gov.

· A signed copy of the SF 1449 Form along with the completed price schedule for base year and all option years.

· 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 622110. 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 location of lab/clinic and evidence of capacity or capability in meeting and providing the products specified in the Statement of Work. Vendor must be CLIA Certified Lab, within 20 miles of locations listed in the SOW, and must have required medical liability insurance.

· Past Performance References. Contractors shall submit up to three customer references for similar work from the last 36 months including contact information and/or previous contract numbers with the USDA or other federal/state entities.