Wind Tunnel Upgrade Service - College Station TX

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06 and FAR Part 13, 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. The solicitation number is 12805B22Q0293 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. The associated NAICS Code is 541330 and the Small Business Size Standard is $16.5M

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, Aerial Application Technology Research Laboratory requires a Wind Tunnel Upgrade Service. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document.

The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
PA AERIAL APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
3103 F&B ROAD
COLLEGE STATION TX 77845

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
 1) Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ.  See clauses and provisions document.  
 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance, and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13 106 2(b) (3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits.  See clauses and provisions document for further details.  

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 11 AM MT, on or before July 29, 2022. Quotations are to be sent via email to christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. 
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.

(SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO PROVIDE AN OFFER ON THIS SOLICITATION)

Offerors shall meet at the USDA Facility; address listed below. 

  PA AERIAL APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
  6120 EAST HWY 21
  COLLEGE STATION TX 77845

Airport is gated so please meet at entrance.

Site Visit Date: Monday July 25th, 2022 at 10 AM Central (US.)  Site Point of Contact:  Brad Fritz 

1.    Prospective contractors are required to register to attend the site visit.  If contractors are not registered, they will not be permitted on the site visit. Site visit is also required for offer consideration. 
 
 1.1.    The site visit email registration deadline is Friday, July 22nd 2022 at 10 AM Central (US.) Any registration documentation received after this date will not be accepted.

 1.2.    To register, please email the below information to christopher.c.turner@usda.gov:

 Example Email Subject “[insert company name] RFQ 12805B22Q0293 Site Visit Registration”
  Body of Email:
  Company Name
  ueiSAM Number 
  Name of Site Visit Representative
  Contact email and phone number for Site Visit Representative

2.    Contractors are required to bring their own Personal Protective Equipment required to enter the site:
Required PPE: Long pants, close toed shoes. COVID status could change so be prepared for a High level community status, face mask required.