Large Animal Feed IV

Added: Aug 13, 2014 5:10 pm Modified: Oct 28, 2014 12:05 pmTrack Changes

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Eastern Business Service Center (EBSC) is issuing AG-32SC-S-14-LAFIV as a Request for quotations and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 2005-77 and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The USDA, ARS, MWA, National Center for Animal Health (NCAH) Ames Iowa has a need/requirement for Large Animal Feed (Horse, Swine, Sheep and Cow) to support research needs. The award will be for the period starting approximately November 10, 2014 through November 09, 2015 for a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase agreement type contract. The Details and specifications for the Large Animal feed shall be per the attached SOW and schedule B.

This procurement is set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 31119; small business size standard is 500 employees.

QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE any freight or shipping, as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. Delivery to: USDA-ARS-NCAH, Ames, Iowa.

EVALUATION & AWARD FACTORS-The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to the responsible party whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined a best value to the government.

SINGLE AWARD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOUND AT WWW.SAM.GOV, VENDORS MUST HAVE A RECORD SHOWING "ACTIVE" IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AWARD

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; 2) at least 3 to 5 references. (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references). References shall be provided for the materials proposed and if possible include the email address of the person to be contacted; and 3) a completed copy of the provisions FAR
52.212.3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/loadmainre.html.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.

THIS PROCUREMENT REQUIRES THE USE OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRODUCTS ARE REASONABLY AVAILABLE, MEET AGENCY OR RELEVANT INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND ARE REASONABLY PRICED. WHERE AVAILABLE, THESE PRODUCTS SHOULD FIRST BE ACQUIRED FROM AMONG QUALIFIED PRODUCTS THAT FALL UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF ITEMS DESIGNATED THROUGH THE FEDERAL BIOBASED PRODUCTS PREFERRED PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (FB4P).

Any additional amendments and/or documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential Quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any. Quotes must be furnished to Mark O Volk, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, EBSC, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604, no later than 2:00 p.m., October 31, 2014. Quotation and other supporting documents may be furnished by mail, or email at Mark.Volk@ars.usda.gov. 

Added: Aug 13, 2014 5:10 pm THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY and a SOLICITATION IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. This notice AG-32SC-SS-14-LAF1V is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred associated to this request for capability information. The USDA, ARS, EBSC, National Center for Animal Health (NCAH) Ames Iowa has a need/requirement for Large Animal Feed (Horse, Swine, Sheep and Cow) to support research needs. The Eastern Business Service Center (EBSC) is issuing this sources sought request as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to provide the aforementioned products for NCAH. The result of this market research will contribute to determining whether there are adequate sources are available from which to receive competitive proposals.

The award will be for the period starting approximately August 31, 2014 for a Multiple Award BPA type contract. The Details and specifications for the Large Animal feed shall be per the attached SOW Delivery to: USDA-ARS-NCAH, Ames, Iowa. Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code to be assigned to this procurement is 311119. For a company to qualify as a small business, the small business standard is 500 employees or less.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties, who consider themselves qualified to provide the product as detailed are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 4:00 PM (CDT) August 18, 2014. If your organization has appropriate qualifications and capacity to provide this product, please provide the following information: (1) A complete and current record of your SAMs Registration which includes DUNS number, Organization name, address, contact name, email address, Web site address, telephone number, type of organization, small business type (if any), etc; (2) A list of previous customers (Federal Preferred) which were provided products similar in nature.
All questions or responses under this Sources Sought Notice shall be sent to Mark O Volk, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, EBSC, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. Supporting documents may be furnished by mail, or email at Mark.Volk@ars.usda.gov All communication shall be in writing referencing AG-32SC-SS-14-LAF1V preferably by email. No information will be taken by telephone. Any additional amendments and/or documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at: http://www.fbo.gov. Contractors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any.
THIS IS A NOTICE FOR SOURCES SOUGHT. No feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. However, EBSC may contact sources to gather additional information as needed.