Mangrove Disturbance Response Evaluation and Resiliency Assessment: Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands

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Add FAR Clause 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation (OCT 2014)

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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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested.
Solicitation Number: 12F43019Q0002

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for total small businesses associated with NAICS 541715, size standard 1,000 employees. This solicitation will result in a firm fixed price contract to a single offeror determined to be responsive and responsible. Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website: https://www.sam.gov. If at the time of award an Offeror is not actively and successfully registered in the SAM database, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective Offeror.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the date of posting. It is the Offeror's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses.

Please provide a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and
Certifications - Commercial Items with your offer.

Any questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation shall be emailed to Contracting Officer, Amelia Davila, at amelia.davila@usda.gov no later than Friday, 23 Aug 2019 12:00 NOON EST. Answers will be posted in FBO by 30 Aug 2019.

DESCRIPTION: Mangrove Disturbance Response Evaluation and Resiliency Assessment: Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

The proposed contract will be awarded to the Offeror that represents the lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA).

HOW TO SUBMIT QUOTE: Quotes can be submitted by email or hand-delivered. Telephone or faxed quotes will not be accepted. Quotations are due via e-mail or hand delivered no later than 11:00 AM EST, 05 September 2019. It is the Offeror's responsibility to verify quote was received.

- If emailed, send to Contracting Officer, Amelia Davila, at amelia.davila@usda.gov and include the solicitation number in the subject line of the email.

- Hand-delivered quotes may be dropped off at the International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) 1201 Calle Ceiba, Jardin Botanico Sur, San Juan, PR 00926.

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