Supply & Delivery of Cattle

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation IAW FAR 12.603(c)(2)

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The United States Department of Homeland Security (US DHS) has a requirement and requesting firm fixed price type quotations for the supply and delivery of Cattle for the Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) in New York.

(ii) The solicitation number is HSHQPD-16-Q-00001 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-85.

(iv) This requirement is set-aside for small business.
NAICS Code: 424520, Livestock Merchant Wholesalers
Small Business Size Standard: 100 Employees

(v) List of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure (see table below):

ESTIMATED DELIVERY SCHEDULE / Contract Line Item (CLIN)s:
Delivery will be 14 days from date of call for animals. Actual day of delivery will be coordinated with Dr. Christopher Schutta (Technical Representative), or designee.

ESTIMATED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Delivery will be 14 days from date of call for animals. Actual day of delivery will be coordinated with Dr. Christopher Schutta (Technical Representative), or designee.

Contract Line Item (CLIN)s/Delivery Dates (Week of)/Quantity:
0001 February 28th 2016 / 9
0002 March 27th 2016 / 24
0003 June 12th 2016 / 24
0004 June 26th 2016 / 9
0005 July 10th 2016 / 25
0006 September 11th 2016 / 34
0007 September 25th 2016 / 25
0008 November 6th 2016 / 24
0009 December 4th 2016 / 26
0010 December 13th 2016 / 10

All quantities are Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amounts
Actual delivery dates shall be pre-coordinated with DHS's Technical Representative; Dr. Chris Schutta at (631) 323-3182; christopher.schutta@st.dhs.gov

(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired:
See attached Statement of Objectives (SOO)

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point:
Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to:
Dept. of Homeland Security
Plum Island Animal Disease Center
Plum Island Warehouse
40550 Route 25
Orient Point, NY 11957
Attn: Dr. Chris Schutta

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The resultant purchase order will be awarded based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13.5.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.

(xi) The Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) No other additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) have been determined to be necessary for this acquisition.

(xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is None.

(xiv) The date, time and place offers are due. All responsible sources may submit a quotation to kimberly.oneill@st.dhs.gov, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency. Companies must have valid DUNS numbers and be registered with Central Contractor Registration/System for Award Management (SAM) and shall provide the company Tax Information Number (TIN) with their offer. The closing date and time for receipt of quote is Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time. No exceptions. Late offers will not be considered. Quotes must be submitted electronically to kimberly.oneill@st.dhs.gov (only)

(xv) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation.

Primary Point of Contact:
Kimberly O'Neill
kimberly.oneill@st.dhs.gov

Attachments Include:
Attachment 1: Statement of Objective (SOO)