Marine Cargo Survey Services in Madagascar

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
12-1NTS-24-Q-0006
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Responses due
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No set-aside

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking quotations from responsible sources to provide marine cargo discharge/delivery survey services in Madagascar. The services will include surveys of containerized, bulk, and breakbulk commodities for food assistance programs. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to one firm for this requirement. Key details include a response due date of May 6, 2024 at 12:00 pm CST, a requirement for a signed SF1449 form, and the submission of past performance ratings directly to the Contracting Officer. Questions on the solicitation are due by April 22, 2024 and will be answered by April 23, 2024.

This solicitation is unrestricted, and the NAICS code is for Testing Laboratories. The contract will be an indefinite delivery/requirements contract with a base period of May 16, 2024 to September 30, 2024, and four one-year option periods. The contractor must be ready to immediately perform services, which may include attendance at the discharge port, customs locations, and final delivery sites. Pricing is requested for various types of survey services based on the commodity and shipment method.

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Update #3 · Latest ·

Amendment A02 Posted 4/25/2023. The purpose of this amendment is to make changes to the Standard Form 1449 (SF-1449), RFQ, and the USDA Past Performance Rating Form. The solicitation due date has been changed to May 6, 2024, at 12:00 p.m central. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment when submitting their proposal and Standard Form 1449 (SF-1449).

Amendment A01 Posted 4/15/2023. The purpose of this amendment is to update the KC-337 Rate Schedule form for the 40-foot container. This form was attached erroneously as a SF-1449. Therefore this amendment corrects that attachment with the proper document. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment when submitting their proposal and Standard Form 1449 (SF-1449).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) requests quotations from responsible sources to provide marine cargo discharge/delivery survey services in Madagascar. The services will include surveys of containerized, bulk, and breakbulk commodities for food assistance programs. It is the intention of the Government to award a firm-fixed price contract to one firm for this country.

Please also note the following:

•             Please ensure that you read the RFQ solicitation in its entirety. Failure to provide all required elements as indicated in the solicitation will result in the quote being excluded from consideration for award.

•             Past performance ratings should be submitted directly to the Contract Officer from a third party.

•             A signed SF1449 must be submitted with your quote. 

•            Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted to Travis Cathey (travis.cathey@usda.gov) by Monday, April 22, 2024, at 12:00pm CST.  Questions will be answered and posted by Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 5:00pm CST.

Update #2 ·

Amendment A01 Posted 4/15/2023. The purpose of this amendment is to update the KC-337 Rate Schedule form for the 40-foot container. This form was attached erroneously as a SF-1449. Therefore this amendment corrects that attachment with the proper document. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment when submitting their proposal and Standard Form 1449 (SF-1449).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) requests quotations from responsible sources to provide marine cargo discharge/delivery survey services in Madagascar. The services will include surveys of containerized, bulk, and breakbulk commodities for food assistance programs. It is the intention of the Government to award a firm-fixed price contract to one firm for this country.

Please also note the following:

•             Please ensure that you read the RFQ solicitation in its entirety. Failure to provide all required elements as indicated in the solicitation will result in the quote being excluded from consideration for award.

•             Past performance ratings should be submitted directly to the Contract Officer from a third party.

•             A signed SF1449 must be submitted with your quote. 

•            Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted to Travis Cathey (travis.cathey@usda.gov) by Monday, April 22, 2024, at 12:00pm CST.  Questions will be answered and posted by Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 5:00pm CST.

Update #1 ·

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) requests quotations from responsible sources to provide marine cargo discharge/delivery survey services in Madagascar. The services will include surveys of containerized, bulk, and breakbulk commodities for food assistance programs. It is the intention of the Government to award a firm-fixed price contract to one firm for this country.

Please also note the following:

•             Please ensure that you read the RFQ solicitation in its entirety. Failure to provide all required elements as indicated in the solicitation will result in the quote being excluded from consideration for award.

•             Past performance ratings should be submitted directly to the Contract Officer from a third party.

•             A signed SF1449 must be submitted with your quote. 

•            Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted to Travis Cathey (travis.cathey@usda.gov) by Monday, April 22, 2024, at 12:00pm CST.  Questions will be answered and posted by Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 5:00pm CST.

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