Commodity Inspection Services

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.6, and supplemental information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested for one or more Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA's). This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in one or more BPA's. The requirement is for Commodity Inspection Services. 2. Simplified procurement procedures will be used for this acquisition per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. This requirement is being offered as a Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 541990 The small business size standard is $15 million. 3. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), facilitates the marketing of U.S. grain and related agricultural products through the establishment of standards for quality assessments, and regulation of handling practices. GIPSA's Federal Grain Inspection Services (FGIS) administers the official inspection program under the authority of the US Standards for Grain and Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (AMA), as amended. FGIS will use this contracting authority to supplement its workforce by contracting with private firms, institutions, and individuals to grade, sample, review documents, dispatch or weigh bulk and bagged grain, rice, processed commodities, and graded commodities, and more. See attached Statement of Work for complete details. 4. The solicitation number for this effort is AG-6395-S-16-0057 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Agreement (RFA)/Request for Quotes (RFQ). 5. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ 6. REQUIREMENTS --See attached statement of work (SOW) for requirements and locations. 7. Price must include all costs. 8. The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial applies to this solicitation. 9. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforming to this combined synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price, location, capability (license/experience), and past performance. 10. The provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall either complete the on-line Offeror Representations and Certifications www.SAM.gov or return a completed copy of the Offeror Representations and Certifications with their quotation. 11. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. 12. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses identified in FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition; 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 13. Additional clauses/provisions included: FAR 52.204-16, 52.204-18, 52.232-40, 52.252-2, 52.216-31, and AGAR, 452.209-71, 452.209-70, 452.237-74. 14. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM.gov. SAM.gov information may be found at http://www.SAM.gov. 15. Quotations must be sent via e-mail to [email protected] by the date and time specified. ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS Request for Quotes (RFQ) SHALL BE DIRECTED TO PATRICIA SIMON, (No later than 4 days before quotes are due) BY EMAIL TO [email protected] 16. A COMPLETE QUOTE WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: a) the completed Pricing schedule (price and service location(s)) b) location of operation or residence (must be within 25 miles of facility) c) statement of capability (including key personnel- the names of the individual or individuals that will be performing the services-see clause 452.237-74 KEY PERSONNEL) outlining inspection (or related/similar) experience for each individual, and capability of being licensed (if not already licensed). The statement of capability must demonstrate that the vendor is capable of performing the work in the SOW. d) three references (name, phone number and e-mail, a description of the work performed, and the date of performance). The past performance must be similar or work somewhat related to the type of work in the SOW. e) DUNS number, completed Provision AGAR 452.209-70, and confirmation of SAM registration 17. USDA IS AN AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, TAX-EXEMPT. FEDERAL TAX. I.D. NO. 41-0696271. 18. Any Amendments issued will be posted to this site and must be submitted and acknowledged with your quote. Watch this site for any changes. 19. Responses must be received by March 1, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. CT.