Meat Micro Program, E. coli /Listeria-Standard Microbiology Program PT samples

USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has a requirement for the following samples: Combination Meat Micro Program PT samples, E.coli =/Listeria-Standard Microbiology Program PT samples, Meat chemistry Program PT samples and shipping

The contractor must be accredited ISO/IEC17043 PT provider of meat product PT samples. The award will be a Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order. The contractor shall provide a list of at least three (3) past peformance references currently active or have been completed in the last three (3) years where you supplied this requirement.

This notice 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, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 Procedures. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement.

Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (JAN 2018), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, which is incorporated by reference. Full text may be accessed electronically at: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

Any questions or comments regarding this solicitation shall cite the solicitation number #886692 and be submitted in writing (e-mail or fax) to Marnie Miller, no later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), April 17, 2018. E-mail address is Marnie.Miller@fsis.usda.gov. Fax number is 301-504-4276.

Evaluation of quotes selection and award will be based on the evaluation criteria stated in the RFQ. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the internet site for the release of solicitation amendments (if any).