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- Notice Date
- 8/22/2024 1:20:38 PM
- Notice Type
- Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP BELTSVILLE MD 20705 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20705
- Solicitation Number
- 12305B24Q0193
- Response Due
- 9/4/2024 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/19/2024
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer Peterson, Phone: 9034368959
- E-Mail Address
-
jennifer.l.peterson@usda.gov
(jennifer.l.peterson@usda.gov)
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart� 12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. �(ii) The solicitation number is 12305B24Q0193 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05, May 22, 2024. �(iv) This is a full and open requirement and the associated NAICS code is 541990. (v) See Attachment 3 � CLIN Structure (vi)� The USDA-ARS Diet Genomics and Immunology Laboratory (DGIL) at Beltsville Human Nutrition Center (BHNRC) in Maryland requires whole-genome shotgun sequencing services for 137 intestinal content samples and short chain fatty acid (SCFA) determination in 94 of these samples. See attached Specification� (Attachment 1 - Statement of Work) � (vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance: USDA ARS MNGDBL, BLDG 010A Rm 246 10300 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705 and is FOB destination. (viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i)� Technical capability of the offer to meet the Government requirement (ii) Past Performance (iii) Price Award shall be made based on �best value� to the Government, price and all other factors considered. Definitions � Significant Strength is an aspect of an offeror's proposal that has appreciable merit or appreciably exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be appreciably advantageous to the Government during contract performance � Strength is an aspect of an offeror's proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance � Weakness means a flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance � Significant Weakness in the proposal is a flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. � Deficiency is a material failure of a proposal to meet a requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level Evaluation Criteria Factor 1 Technical � The evaluation will assess the technical merits and relative risk associated with the likelihood of success in executing the minimum requirements of the SOW. Submission for this factor shall not exceed one (1) page. Factor 2 Past Performance � This factor will be evaluated based on the offeror�s capability and capacity to meet the contract requirements, based on past contract performance. Past performance will be assessed based on references provided to the procurement office.�� The Government, at its sole discretion, may utilize other sources of past performance such as the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) or any other known sources not provided by the offeror.� Offerors should provide references for up to three similar contracts completed within the last three years of similar size, scope, function, and complexity to the subject project. Offerors are cautioned to submit information specific to projects and actual delivery of products or services.� Project submissions referencing base indefinite delivery contracts or blanket purchase agreements alone, and not the actual orders will not be considered.� If no references are provided and there is no known past performance with the procurement office, the offeror will be given a neutral rating.� Provide the information specified below for each project listed. Title and brief description of contract Location Project Owner/Client Original dollar value of contract Final dollar value of contract Contract period of performance Name and Phone # of Contracting Officer/Client Representative Contractors are encouraged to include any signed recommendations, recognitions, or awards Submission for this factor shall not exceed three (3) pages and three (3) projects. Factor 3 Price - For evaluation purposes, the evaluated price will be the total combination of the base, and options. The Government will evaluate the Offerors proposed price for reasonableness and realism. (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. Additional clauses included as attachment: Attachment 2 - Contract Terms and Conditions (xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Specification.� Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, place of manufacture, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.� Submit Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.� Quoted prices must include all applicable costs including FOB shipping costs. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit all items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. 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. (xv) Quotes are due on 9/04/2024 at 2:00 PM EST by email to Jennifer Peterson at Jennifer.L.Peterson@usda.gov. (xvi) Jennifer Peterson may be reached at Jennifer.L.Peterson@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/29/2024 by 2:00 PM EST.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/3dbacc3bfaf745ad8d57b93ba3dc3e48/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Beltsville, MD, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN07181333-F 20240824/240822230117 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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