Alfalfa Seed

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, 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 12805B24Q0290 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-04. The associated NAICS Code is 111998 and the Small Business Size Standard is $2.5m.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area in Clay Center, NE requires Alfalfa Seed. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.

The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document.

The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:

USDA ARS - USMARC

844 Road 313

Clay Center, NE 68933

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE:  In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:

1. Quoter Information: Completed and signed “Quoter Information” (page 1 of this Solicitation).

2. Quote pricing document: Document shall provide detailed pricing breakout in accordance with the CLIN structure and requested per Attachment 02 Completed fillable “Schedule of Items” (MS Excel Interactive Document)

3. Attachment 1 Specifications 12805B24Q0290. Contractor shall read and comply with all specifications, and it shall be submitted with the offer.

4. Acknowledgement of Evaluation Method – Offerors shall submit documentation stating an understanding that this procurement may not necessarily awarded to the lowest priced offeror, based on the fact that all requirements must be meet. Offerors shall confirm an understanding of the evaluation criteria as identified in FAR 52.212- Evaluation – Commercial Items (Addendum). For example, if two firms have similar offers then the determining factor would be price. For example, the lowest price does not meet requirements they will not be considered, and the next lowest price offer will be reviewed without discussion.

5. Authorized Vender or Manufacturer verification. Provide verification document as an authorized vendor on company letterhead. No third party or pass-through offers will be accepted.

6. Contractor must have an active ueiSam registration to be able to submit a quote. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).

FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document.  Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price.  Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 5:00 pm. Eastern Time, on or before May 28, 2024. Quotations are to be sent via email to Laura Nessa at laura.nessa@usda.gov.

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.