Dairy Nutritionist Consultant
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 12505B24Q0065
- Agency
- Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115210 Support Activities for Animal Production
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
- Points of contact
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- Debora Wells debora.wells@usda.gov (970) 631-4803
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This solicitation is for a Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract to provide nutritional guidance and total mixed ration diet formulation for the USDA National Animal Disease Center dairy herd in Ames, Iowa. The key requirements include formulating balanced diets, conducting bi-monthly site visits, and providing written reports and recommendations. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, and quotes are due by January 22, 2024. Offerors must submit a Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and completed FAR 52.212-3.
The solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses with a NAICS code of 115210 (Support Activities for Animal Production) and a small business size standard of $11 million. The period of performance is a base year from March 15, 2024 to March 14, 2025, with four one-year option periods extending through March 14, 2029. The place of performance is the USDA facility located in Ames, Iowa.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
Solicitation number 12505B24Q0065 Amendment 0001 Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02. The associated NAICS code is 115210 (Support activities for Animal Production), with a small business size standard of $11 Million and a PSC Code of R416 (Support-Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care).
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001) Base Year: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
1001) Option Year 1: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
2001) Option Year 2: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
3001) Option Year 3: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
4001) Option Year 4: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0065 Amendment 0001
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is DA, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following:
(1) Technical Specifications,
(2) Price (to include shipping),
(3) Completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.
All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov.
The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by the technical representative and accepted at destination. The Period of Performance for this contract is estimated and will adjust based on date of award.
Base Year 15 May 2024 – 14 May 2025
Option Year 1 15 May 2025 – 14 May 2026
Option Year 2 15 May 2026 – 14 May 2027
Option Year 3 15 May 2027 – 14 May 2028
Option Year 4 15 May 2028 – 14 May 2029
See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0065 Amendment 0001 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8. Questions in regard to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on April 18, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.
Update #2 ·
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Revised RFQ 12505B24Q0065 document uploaded 20 Feb 2024
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Solicitation number 12505B24Q0065 Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 115210 (Support activities for Animal Production), with a small business size standard of $11 Million and a PSC Code of R416 (Support-Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care).
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001) Base Year: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
1001) Option Year 1: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
2001) Option Year 2: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
3001) Option Year 3: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
4001) Option Year 4: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0065
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is DA, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following:
(1) Technical Specifications,
(2) Price (to include shipping),
(3) Completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.
All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov.
The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by the technical representative and accepted at destination. The Period of Performance for this contract is estimated and will adjust based on date of award.
Base Year 15 March 2024 – 14 March 2025
Option Year 1 15 March 2025 – 14 March 2026
Option Year 2 15 March 2026 – 14 March 2027
Option Year 3 15 March 2027 – 14 March 2028
Option Year 4 15 March 2028 – 14 March 2029
See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0065 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8. Questions in regard to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on January 22, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.
Update #1 ·
Solicitation number 12505B24Q0065 Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 115210 (Support activities for Animal Production), with a small business size standard of $11 Million and a PSC Code of R416 (Support-Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care).
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001) Base Year: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
1001) Option Year 1: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
2001) Option Year 2: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
3001) Option Year 3: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
4001) Option Year 4: Dairy Nutritionist Consultant Service Contract
Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0065
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is DA, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following:
(1) Technical Specifications,
(2) Price (to include shipping),
(3) Completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.
All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov.
The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by the technical representative and accepted at destination. The Period of Performance for this contract is estimated and will adjust based on date of award.
Base Year 15 March 2024 – 14 March 2025
Option Year 1 15 March 2025 – 14 March 2026
Option Year 2 15 March 2026 – 14 March 2027
Option Year 3 15 March 2027 – 14 March 2028
Option Year 4 15 March 2028 – 14 March 2029
See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0065 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8. Questions in regard to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on January 22, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ 12505B24Q0065 0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment 01 Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| RFQ 12505B24Q0065 SF1449.pdf | ||
| RFQ 12505B24Q0065.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| RFQ 12505B24Q0065.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Nutritionist Consultant | Award Notice | |
| Dairy Nutritionist Consultant | Solicitation |
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