Support Services for Animal Care

               This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart  12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, 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.

                (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B23Q0152-2 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

                (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-01.

                (iv) See attached document (Statement of Work).

                (v) USDA ARS requires a contractor to provide Support Services per Statement of Work attached.

                (vi) Place of service: 10300 Baltimore Ave., Bldg. 203, Beltsville, MD 20705.

                (vii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

                (viii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on best value.

Best Value will be evaluated based on the following factors:

• Price
• Technical
• Past Performance

Evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are approximately equal to price.

In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

(a)          Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (Quote on company letterhead) detailing the description, total price for a base year plus four option years and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. See Attachment- Price Schedule.

(b)          Submit UEI# with quotation.      

( c)          Submit information for Technical to include a capability statement for Scope of Work.

(d)          Submit at least two past performance references. See also Attachment- Past Performance.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to not submit all requested documentation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

                (ix) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.

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

                (xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment:

Contract Terms and Conditions

                (xii) Quoted prices must include all applicable costs including shipping costs.

                (xii) Quotes are due on 9/7/2023 at 9:00 AM PDT by email to Elizabeth Wilson at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov.

                (xiv) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/31/2023 by 9:00 AM PDT.