One Self-Propelled Small Plot Peanut Combine

Added: Mar 10, 2016 10:10 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 solicitation number AG-4389-S-16-0002 is issued as a request for quotations and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 2005-85.    The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 423820.  The small business size standard is 500.  This procurement is set aside for small business. 

 

One Self-propelled Small Plot Peanut Combine per attached SOW

All interested parties must visit the USDA-ARS Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit peanut breeding facility in Tifton, GA, examine existing small plot harvesting equipment, and discuss the functions and specifications of the unit with USDA personnel on site before submitting quotes.  Critical specifications and operating parameters of the unit are detailed in the section below. Contact Shannon Atkinson at 229-425-4901 or Jason Golden at 229-392-3286 to schedule your site visit No later than March 31, 2016.

 

Submittals should include:

•·         Price quotation

•·         Three Past performance references to include one for similar work

•·         Preliminary schedule not to exceed one year and two months.

•·         Warranty details for parts, labor and freight to cover Drive train to include Hydraulics, Engine and Hydrostat

Evaluation of Quote:

•·         The Government anticipates awarding a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offer or whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will use contractors who have a track record of successful past performance or who demonstrate a current superior ability to perform. The following factors shall be used to evaluate your offer:

Price
Past Performance

Winning Offeror MUST be registered in  WWW.SAM.GOV and completed the representations and certifications.

52-212-1Instructions to Offerors-Commercial item.

52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial items:

52-212-4 Contract Terms and conditions-commercial items: 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statues or executive orders-commercial items.  In paragraph (b) of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity, 52.236-7 Permits, 52.236-12 Clean-up, 52.246-12 Inspection, 52-249-1 Termination, 52.222-50 Trafficking, 52.233-3 Protest, 52.233-4 Breach of Contract, 52.219-6 Small Business, 52-219-28 SB Representation, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor, 52.222-21 Prohibition, 52.222-22 Previous contracts, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action,52-223-1 Biobased product Certification, 52-223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts, 52.233-15 Energy Efficiency 52.223-16 IEEE 1680, 52.225-3 Buy American, 52.232.33 Electronic Payment, 52.225-13 Restrictions, 52.225-33 .

Vendor MUST send descriptive literature.  The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government.  Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Governments' rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract.  In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty.  The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with its response.  Responses are 60 days from the date this notice is published in the FedBizOps by 4:00 PM EST, May 09, 2016 at USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2316 Rainwater Rd, Tifton, GA 31794 (or POBox 748, Tifton, GA 31793).  POC Juan C. Gaytan, Purchasing Agent, 229-386-3496 or FAX 229-386-7225.    The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive/responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government per FAR 13.106-2.