Drone

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, 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 and a statement that the 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 FAR FAC 2021-05 March 10, 2021.

                (iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 334515 and small business size standard is 750 employees.

                (v) See attached document (Specification Sheet).

                (vi) USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Cranberry Research Station in Wareham, MA requires a contractor to furnish and deliver a new drone.

*Please see specification sheet for details*

                (vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, Cranberry Research Station One State Bog Road, East Wareham, MA 02538.

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

                (ix) Award will be made based on the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price (inclusive of all line items), price and other factors considered. The following evaluation criteria shall be used: Technical Capability and Price.

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

                (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 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. See attached clauses for additional applicable clauses.

                (xiv) Questions are due by 12 July 2021. Quotes are due on 14 July 2021 at noon EST by email to Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@usda.gov.