Large Animal Feed V @ Ames

Added: Dec 03, 2015 10:14 am  

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 2005-83 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 December 21, 2015 through December 20, 2020 for a 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 311119; 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

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. Quotation and other supporting documents may be furnished by mail, or email at Mark.Volk@ars.usda.gov