Service Contract for CEQ 8000

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation announcement for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 37, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Solicitation number 12905B19Q0004 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01 corrections. North American Classification Coded (NAICS) 811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
The Vendor shall provide a base year with 4 option year CEQ 8000 Prevention Plus service contract.
The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract on or about February 28, 2019.
As authorized by FAR 5.102, solicitation dissemination is limited to electronic medium, and the USDA/ARS will provide no hard copies.
All interested offeror's (prime contractors & subcontractors) should register at www.fedbizopps.gov so that others will know of your interest in participating in this procurement. A Bidder's List WILL NOT be prepared nor distributed by the Contracting Officer, as it is the Offeror's responsibility to register at the FedBizOpps website. Offeror's are advised that they are responsible for obtaining ALL solicitation documents and acknowledging any amendments and should re-visit the FBO website periodically to check for any modifications to this notice, updates, or amendments without further notice from the USDA. Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov, shall be registered in the System for Award Management database at http://www.sam.gov, shall be verified in the Vetbiz Registry Information Pages prior to submitting an offer, and shall have completed the VETS-4212 report at: http://www.vets4212.dol.gov (if applicable).
This procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the USDA BioPreferred SM Program.
Address ALL questions in WRITING to the issuing office via email to Jeffery.Ridenour@ars.usda.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
Quotes must be received no later than 2:00 PM EST February 22, 2019..