Four Row Planter
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12505B24Q0299
- Agency
- Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 3710 Soil Preparation Equipment
- Place of performance
- Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
- Points of contact
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- Joshua J. Dobereiner josh.dobereiner@usda.gov (309) 403-3556
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Midwest Area is seeking quotes for a four-row planter through Solicitation Number 12505B24Q0299. The government is looking to acquire a planter that meets specific technical requirements, including hydraulically adjustable row spacing, heavy-duty down pressure springs, and in-furrow insecticide application capability. Quotes will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, considering the technical specifications and price. Responses are due by 2:00 PM CDT on August 16, 2024, and any questions must be submitted by 3:00 PM CDT on August 9, 2024.
This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement under NAICS code 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The anticipated delivery date for the planter is February 1, 2025, and the place of performance is at the USDA ARS facility in Urbana, Illinois. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract, but has not provided any details on the potential award value or budget range.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 01 - 08/13/2024
Solicitation is amended to post responses to all questions received by the question deadline. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
END OF AMENDMENT 01
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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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12505B24Q0299 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 dated 05/22/2024. This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001) Four-Row Planter
Specifications: See attached Specifications document.
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS Urbana, IL 61801 and will be identified in the contract. 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 and (2) Price (to include shipping).
All responses shall be submitted electronically to josh.dobereiner@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. Delivery is requested by February 1, 2025.
See attached Clauses and Provisions 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 no later than 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on August 16, 2024.
Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CDT on August 9, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Update #1 ·
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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12505B24Q0299 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 dated 05/22/2024. This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001) Four-Row Planter
Specifications: See attached Specifications document.
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS Urbana, IL 61801 and will be identified in the contract. 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 and (2) Price (to include shipping).
All responses shall be submitted electronically to josh.dobereiner@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. Delivery is requested by February 1, 2025.
See attached Clauses and Provisions 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 no later than 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on August 16, 2024.
Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CDT on August 9, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFIs.pdf | ||
| SF30 - Amend 01.pdf | ||
| Clauses and Provisions.pdf | ||
| Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Four Row Planter | Award Notice | |
| Four Row Planter | Solicitation |
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