Animal Feed

PSC 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies 

NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing 

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart  12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, 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.

                (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B25Q0016 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

                (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-01, November 12, 2024.

                (iv) N/A

(v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).

(vi)  United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires a Contractor to provide animal feed. See attached Specifications and Price Schedule. 

            (vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance: 10300 Baltimore Ave BLDG 209, Beltsville, Marland 20705 and is FOB destination.

(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote.

Award will be made on the basis of LPTA to the government from quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

• Technical Capability- Ability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications.
• Past Performance- Acceptable past performance on similar requirement and scope.

                (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.

                (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

                (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Contract Terms and Conditions.

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 12 month base period and two 12-month option periods (if exercised).

                (xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation utilizing the attached Price Schedule and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Items delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. 
2. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. 
3. Place of Manufacture for items(s) or whether supplies are domestic end-products
4. Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics in the Specifications, such as experience with providing the required items and/or similar items.  The statement should also address experience or capability of following mix instructions for Milk Cow Grain Prebatch Mix, Dry Cow Grain Prebatch Mix, and DHY Heifer Grower Grain Mix.
5. Past Performance References- At least one past performance reference with similar scope of work.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit all items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

                (xv) Quotes are due on 12/27/2024 at 9:00 AM PST by email to Elizabeth Wilson at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov.

                (xvi) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 12/20/2024 by 2:00 PM PST.