Contact and place of performance
Joshua J. Dobereiner
Ames, Iowa 50010
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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12505B23Q0065 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitati...
View moreQuoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications (confirm product quoted complies with specifications) (2) Price (to include shipping) (use attached “Pricing” spreadsheet), and a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.
All responses shall be submitted electronically to [email protected].
The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced proposal will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price proposal is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced proposal is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and accepted at destination. The Government anticipates deliveries may begin as early as March 23, 2023.
See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received no later than March 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT).
Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than March 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST). Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, has issued a request for quote under solicitation number 12505B23Q0065 for the procurement of bulk soybean meal. This combined synopsis/solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 311119 (Other Animal Food Manufacturing) and PSC 8710 (FORAGE AND FEED). The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for a minimum of 15 tons and a maximum of 125 tons, with an estimated quantity of 90 tons. Deliveries are designated for Ames, Iowa, and may begin as early as March 23, 2023.
The basis for award is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) proposal. Evaluation criteria include technical specifications, price inclusive of shipping, and satisfactory past performance. Quoters must submit technical specifications confirming product compliance, a completed pricing spreadsheet, and relevant federal provisions. Supporting documentation for this solicitation includes three attachments: Clauses and Provisions.pdf, Pricing.xlsx, and Specifications.pdf.
Submissions are due by March 14, 2023, at 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to the point of contact, Joshua J. Dobereiner, by March 7, 2023. All responses and subsequent invoices must be submitted electronically, and vendors are required to maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Inspection and acceptance of the feed will occur at the destination site by the Contracting Officer Representative.
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