AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USA Tender Result

This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Goods And Commercial Services 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 12405b24q0560 And Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq). The Naics Code Is 333111. This Solicitation Document Incorporates Those Provisions And Clauses In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. The Contractor Will Provide All Labor And Materials Needed To Refurbish 13 Isolator Racks Containing A Total Of 26 Isolators. The Refurbishment Must Include The Following: pick Up The Isolators At Their Existing Locations And Move Them Off Site. remove And Replace All Door Gaskets With New ¼” X ¾” Closed Cell Material modify Hepa Filter Housings To Allow Tools-free Filter Changes install New Usda Provided Hepa Filters install Hepa Test Ports replace Door Latches With Quick Release Clamps To Match Example Unit replace Any Worn Or Defective Items. Examples Include But Are Not Limited To: Ducts, Piping, Drinkers, Gauges, Fans, Heaters, Controls, Hinges, Castors, Hardware, Lights And Wiring update Electrical Wiring And Control Devices As Needed To Meet Current Safety Requirements. return The Refurbished Isolators To The Site And Install Them In Their New Location. units Must Pass Smoke Test, Hepa Certification, And Electrical Insulation Test no Work Area Will Be Provided. The Contractor Will Conduct All Refurbishment Activities Off Site. previous Poultry Isolator Work Experience Is Required. the Contractor Will Be Required To Adhere To The Following Biosafety Requirements: biosafety. Usnprc Is A High Containment Facility That Requires Signing Of A No Avian Contact Form. Access To Certain Areas Requires Changing Into Dedicated Scrubs, Specific Personal Protective Equipment (government Provided), Showering Out Of The Facility, As Well As Training Before Entry Is Granted. Contractor Will Be Escorted At All Times In Restricted Areas. Equipment Brought Into The Program Space Will Need To Be Surface Decontaminated Before Removal With A Disinfectant Not Detrimental To The Equipment. physical Security. Contractor Will Be Required To Follow All Usda Physical Security And Safety Rule/regulations. hours Of Operation. Normal Hours. The Usnprc Is Open Monday Through Friday From 8am Until 4pm Except For Government Holidays. delivery Address: Usnprc Serpl 934 College Station Road Athens Ga, 30605. 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. Please Include The Solicitation Number, 12405b24q0560, In All Email Communications, Or Your Quote May Not Be Considered. Quoted Price Must Include: Any Delivery Costs As Well As Any Applicable Duties, Brokerage, Or Customs Fees. rejection Of Quotation: Failure To Demonstrate Compliance Will Be Cause 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. 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 On Overall Best Value To The Government. 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. All Questions Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Emailed To The Contracting Officer No Later Than 5:00pm Est On Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Responses Shall Include Technical Specifications, Descriptive Material, And Capabilities Of The Offeror’s Equipment. Offerors Shall Identify Where The Offered Item Meets Or Does Not Meet Each Of The Government's Functional And Performance Minimum Specifications Listed Herein. Quotations Are To Be Addressed To Kelly Bero, Contract Specialist, At Kelly.bero@usda.gov.