Corn 2 locations for the USDA, ARS, in Dubois, ID

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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 12905B24Q0268 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number FAC 2024-05  rev 1 effective 05/22/2024.

This solicitation is issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  The associated NAICS code is 311119 and the small business size standard is 500 employees.

List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:

CLIN 001

150 tons of #2 or better yellow corn delivered to the Headquarters facility, Dubois, Idaho and 30 total tons of #2 or better yellow corn delivered to the Mud Lake facility.

 CLIN 002

30 total tons of #2 or better yellow corn delivered to the Mud Lake facility

Option 1

30 tons Corn delivered to Headquarters Facility, Dubois, ID

Option 2

30 tons Corn delivered to Mud Lake Facility, Mud Lake, ID

Quantity variance may be up to 3% less than the amount ordered. Contractor is responsible for removing any amounts that exceed the amount ordered.

Description/Statement of Work/Specification:

Please see the attached Scope of Work

Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Delivery can begin upon notification of bid acceptance  and must be completed by September 23, 2024.

     Deliveries will be accepted 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and should be coordinated with the USDA/ARS 24 to 72 hours in advance.  NO DELIVERIES AFTER 2:30 PM.

The place of delivery is stated in each CLIN.

This requirement shall be FOB Destination. 

FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.

Evaluation:

For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.

Offerors are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer online at SAM: www.sam.gov.  An offeror must state in their offer if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.

FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.

FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.

There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.

Date, time and place offers are due.  Offers are due by 09/13/2024 at 12pm PT.

Submit offers to the following e-mail address(es), by the offer due date and time:

Brian Fien at brian.fien@usda.gov

Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.

Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Brian Fien at brian.fien@usda.gov  no later than 09/07/2024.