SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- debearder
- Notice Date
- 7/10/2024 9:31:00 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333998
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- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP STONEVILLE MS 38776 USA
- ZIP Code
- 38776
- Solicitation Number
- 12405B24Q0309
- Response Due
- 7/12/2024 6:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 07/27/2024
- Point of Contact
- Jovan Haynes, Eric Billman, Phone: 843-662-3526
- E-Mail Address
-
jovan.haynes@ars.usda.gov, eric.billman@usda.gov
(jovan.haynes@ars.usda.gov, eric.billman@usda.gov)
- Description
- Statement of Requirements Project: Acquisition of a heavy duty 230v, 50hz continuous debearder and accessories GENERAL INFORMATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation number is 12405B24Q0309 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 333998 � All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05 Any quotes not meeting the minimum specifications will not be considered.� Scope of Work: Delivery of a heavy duty 230v, 50hz continuous debearder Background: A continuous debearder is required to condition (i.e. clean and dehull) clover and grass seed that is being bred as part of the location�s NP301 Project Plan. This seed is very small and requires machinery to efficiently remove husks/appendages from seed to allow them to be tested in the lab for germination. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS Technical Requirements/Tasks: Minimum Requirements Must include the heavy duty continuous debearder (230v, 50Hz specification). Must be a laboratory model small enough to fit on a benchtop/tabletop surface. Must include several types of interchangeable drum inserts for use with different legume and grass seed species. Must include mounting/holder assemblies for brush and paddle inserts. Must include several brush (fine, medium, and coarse) and paddle inserts. I need the following accessories: Perforated Drum Assembly w/3.00mm holes Quantity 1 Perforated Drum Assembly w/2.00mm holes 1 Unperforated Carbon Steel Drum 1 Unperforated Plated Drum w/ Removable Stationary Tine 1 Brush Holder Assembly 1 Brush Strip Pair, Fine, Black 1 Brush Strip Pair, Medium, Blue 1 Brush Strip Pair, Coarse, White 1 Paddle Assembly with Wipers 1 Deliverables/Schedule: Debearder and all accompanying accessories must be delivered to USDA-ARS, Clemson Pee Dee Research and Education Center, 2200 Pocket Rd., Florence, SC 29506 Evaluation Factors: Lowest price, technically acceptable. Technical Point of Contact: Should there be technical questions, please contact Eric D. Billman, 843-662-3526 Place of performance: USDA-ARS, Clemson Pee Dee Research and Education Center 2200 Pocket Rd., Florence, SC 29506 Quotes are due: 07/12/2024 at 8am CT Point of Contact: Jovan Haynes, Jovan.haynes@usda.gov All responsible businesses meeting the requirements may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Agency. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 ARO, however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.sam.gov. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based low price, technically acceptable. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, and capabilities of the offeror�s equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 07/12/2024 at 0800 am (CT). Quotations are to be addressed to Jovan Haynes, Purchasing Agent, at jovan.haynes@usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent by email. �����������
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/d9de9500deb8402b98a0bf4d6b185380/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Florence, SC 29506, USA
- Zip Code: 29506
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 29506
- Record
- SN07123577-F 20240712/240710230123 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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