SOLICITATION NOTICE
37 -- Pull Type Grader
- Notice Date
- 8/11/2022 12:19:13 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333111
— Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP PEORIA IL 61604 USA
- ZIP Code
- 61604
- Solicitation Number
- 12505B22Q0137
- Response Due
- 8/22/2022 3:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/06/2022
- Point of Contact
- Aaron Dimeo
- E-Mail Address
-
aaron.dimeo@usda.gov
(aaron.dimeo@usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- 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 12505B22Q0137 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees and the PSC is 3710. The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following product: 001) Pull Type Grader Scope of Work: � The USDA-ARS Dairy Forage Research Farm in Prairie du Sac, WI is requesting quotes for a new pull type grader. Background: The USDA-ARS Prairie du Sac station will use this pull type grader for reshaping waterways to prevent soil erosion. This grader will also be used to grade the many miles of the farms gravel roads. This will allow for safer travel and less wear on equipment going through potholes. Technical Requirements: The vendor must have a strong working knowledge of grading equipment. This unit must be fully assembled and fully functional at delivery. The vendor must provide basic operation at delivery. Additional specifications include: Rear steering chassis 14� wide x 32� tall blade 6� cutting edge Fold down box ends Three-way operation- raise/lower, tilt and rotate LED Safety lights Weight box with concrete 19L x 16.1 tires with 8000lb spindles Pintle swivel hitch Operator�s manual Brand name or equal: New Landoll Icon 1432RS or equivalent Key Deliverables: Pull Type Grader Delivery: Delivery is to be made to the USDA-ARS Dairy Forage Research Farm located at S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 within 180 days of award. The vendor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard Prairie du Sac, WI and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Evaluation Factors: The basis for award will be Lowest Price, Technically acceptable.�The Government intends to make a single firm-fixed price award based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote received. ""LPTA"" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Price; (2) Technical Requirements. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated first; if NOT found acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated, and so on until a technically acceptable quote is identified. The government will NOT review higher priced quotes if the lowest priced quote is determined to be technically acceptable. For quoted products to be considered technically acceptable, they must meet ALL of the technical requirements identified in this solicitation. Submitting a Quote: Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. The applicable FAR clauses and provisions that apply to this acquisition are included with the attached quote submission form (SF1449). The Government anticipates award of one Firm Fixed Price Contract. To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is required in order to register.�Vendor must also include their UEI# on their quote. The submission and payment of invoices on the resulting contract will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). As such, contractors must be currently registered or register in IPP in order to be able to submit and receive payment on invoices for the resulting award. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on�SF1449�(see attached) and provide completed FAR clauses and provisions. The quoted price(s) should include all fees, delivery charges, and/or surcharges. This will be a tax-exempt purchase. Failure to demonstrate compliance will constitute sufficient cause to reject a quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be put into considered for award. Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be submitted through email (NO calls with questions will be accepted) and are due by NO later than�5:00 PM CT on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Answers to any questions received by that time will be�posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Only electronic submissions made via email will be accepted (NO phone calls or quotes submitted by USPS mail will be accepted). Please email all quotes in writing on the SF1449 with completed FAR clauses and provisions to�aaron.dimeo@usda.gov by NO later than�Monday, August 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM Central Time (CT). Note: Be absolutely certain to reference the RFQ number �12505B22Q0137� and/or title of the solicitation �Pull Type Grader� in the subject, body, and/or attachments on your quote submission email to ensure your submission can be located and attributed to this solicitation. Failure to do so could potentially result in your submission being deemed �unresponsive� and as a result your quote may NOT be put into consideration for award (as your quote may NOT be located when searching the recipients email to ensure all responses to the solicitation have been logged before making an award determination).
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/9b561679440d4b0f8c4f1608dde28e6c/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Prairie du Sac, WI 53578, USA
- Zip Code: 53578
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 53578
- Record
- SN06423567-F 20220813/220811230125 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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