Physical Testing of Rubber for Ozone Resistance

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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.

1. The solicitation number is12905B24Q0136 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2024-05. Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Number WD#2015-5623 for Alameda County, California is applicable and is attached.

1. This solicitation is issued as total small business set aside. The associated NAICS code is 541715 the small business size standard is 1000.

1. List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:

0001 Physical Testing of Rubber for Ozone Resistance. Mixing and testing of rubber compounds, and preparation of report.

1. Description/Statement of Work/Specification:

See attached SOW

1. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Delivery Date: Sept 15, 2024

Bioproducts Research Unit/Western Regional

Research Center USDA-Agricultural Research Service

800 Buchanan St.,

Albany, CA 94710

1. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.

1. Evaluation:

For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.

1. Offerors are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer online at SAM: www.sam.gov.  An offeror must state in their offer if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.

1. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.

1. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.

1. There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

1. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.

1. Date, time and place offers are due.

Offers are due by 07/02/2024 at 5 pm PT

Submit offers to the following e-mail address(es), by the offer due date and time:

Maria.Thomas@usda.gov

Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.

1. Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Maria Thomas, Maria.Thomas@usda.gov no later than 06/28/2024 5 pm Pacific Time.