Vertical Tillage Tool

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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and no other written solicitation will be issued. Solicitation 12653819Q0022 is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73.

This is a small business set aside under NAICS code 333111. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. Only small business can participate in this solicitation. Verification of business size will be completed via the vendor's SAM registration.

The USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is requesting a quote for the following contract line item:

1. 29' Vertical Tillage Tool

The following documents are attached for review: Product Specifications, Standard Form 18 - Request for Quote 12653819Q0022 with terms & conditions.

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

Provision 52.212.2 Applies. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Price
2. Technical Capability
3. Past Performance

Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are of more significance than price.

Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes ore Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

All requests for information regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Daniel Kinney at dan.kinney@ars.usda.gov no later than 1200 CST on 4/03/2019.

Quotes are due to Daniel Kinney via email at dan.kinney@ars.usda.gov. Offers are due by 04/05/2019 by 1700 CST. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management at SAM.gov at the time of solicitation closing to be considered for this award.

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