Odor Control Evaluation Inspection Training

09AUG24 Base posting.  Any amendment and document updates related to this solicitation will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).  It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor sam.gov Contract Opportunities regarding this solicitation.

(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 
(ii)The solicitation number is 12805B24Q0573 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). 
(iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. 
(iv)Set Aside: N/A
(v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure. 
(vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, NBAF requires Odor Control Evaluation Inspection and Training.  See Attachment 001 Statement of Work and other attachments for more information.
(vii)Dates:  See clauses and provisions document for the clause at “AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance.”
Place of Delivery and Acceptance:
PA NBAF WAREHOUSE 966 FACILITIES
1200 KRETSCHMER DRIVE
MANHATTAN KS 66502 
FOB Point: Destination

(viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.  See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document.
(ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)”
(x)Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer if not already completed online to the offeror business entity sam.gov registration.
(xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.  Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)Not applicable.
(xiv)Not applicable.
(xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above.  
(xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.

Notes:

Solicitation Inquiries:
a.    Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation prior to contract award shall be submitted in writing only to the Contracting Officer. 
b.    Inquiries shall be via Email only, no phone inquiries will be accepted.  
c.    The Contracting Officer’s email contact information is listed as the PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT in the sam.gov Contract Opportunities posting. 

Site Visit:  Unless a written waiver is issued by the Contracting Officer, offerors that do not attend the site visit noted in Attachment 003 will be found non-responsive.  

Time Zones:  Please note time zone designations in the "General Information" section above.  Other time zones are as designated in the solicitation attachments.    

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.