Bagged Shavings and Bulk Shavings. Animal Bedding
Contact and place of performance
Tiffany Pimble (USDA)
Beltsville, Maryland 20705
UNITED STATES
Please read the attached Combined Synopsis Solicitation and attachments in their entirety. Quotes should be submitted on company letterhead, in a pdf file. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, , and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitati...
View more(vii) Performance location: Beltsville, Md.
(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
(a) Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Performance Work Statement.
(b) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (on company letterhead) detailing services, total price of all line items (and any options) and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.
(c) Submit Unique Entity ID & DUNS# with quotation.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.
(x) 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.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See attached clauses for additional applicable clauses.
(xiv) All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Specialist, via email to [email protected] by TWO DAYS BEFORE THE SOLICITATION CLOSES. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are due SEE MAIN POSTING PAGE by email to, Tiffany Pimble at [email protected].
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.
Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products.
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service, Research Support Services, is seeking bagged and bulk shavings for animal bedding under solicitation number 12305B23Q0058. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for commercial items conducted using simplified acquisition procedures to establish a firm-fixed-price contract. The procurement is classified under NAICS 321113 Sawmills and PSC 5510 LUMBER AND RELATED BASIC WOOD MATERIALS. Performance will take place in Beltsville, Maryland.
The requirement involves the delivery of animal bedding shavings that meet or exceed performance elements and benchmarks defined in the statement of work. This acquisition requires the use of biobased products to the extent they are reasonably available and meet industry performance standards, specifically favoring items from USDA-designated product categories. All supplies must conform to applicable federal specifications and standards, emphasizing the use of recycled and biobased materials. Two attachments, including a combined synopsis solicitation and technical specifications, provide further details on performance elements.
Interested parties must submit a firm-fixed-price quotation on company letterhead by April 28, 2023, to Tiffany Pimble. Submissions must include documentation of technical capability, a Unique Entity ID, and a DUNS number. Quotes must remain valid for at least 60 days after receipt, with all items delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. Questions regarding this announcement are due in writing via email no later than two days prior to the response deadline.
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