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Statement Of Requirements project: Acquisition Of A 12-ft Drop Spreader With A 3-point Hitch Hookup 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 12405b24q0390 And Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq). The Naics Code Is 333111 – Farm Machinery And Equipment 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. general Information 1.0 Scope Of Work: Delivery Of A 12-ft Drop Spreader With A 3-point Hitch Hookup 2.0 Background: A 12-ft Drop Spreader With A 3-point Hitch Hookup Is Required To Allow For Broadcast Application Of Fertilizer And Small-seeded Cover Crops Over Top Of Existing Rows Of Cotton, Soybean, And Corn For Cover Crop Experiments. This Spreader Must Not Have Wheels And Must Have A Hydraulic Hookup To Power The Auger That Feeds Material Through The Slits At The Bottom Of The Drop Spreader. contractor Requirements 3.0 Technical Requirements/tasks: minimum Requirements must Include The 12-ft Drop Spreader With A 3-point Hitch Hookup must Not Have Wheels, Only Lifted By The 3-point Hitch must Have Hydraulic Lines/hookups Included To Power The Auger And Open/close The Spreader must Include A Stand To Set The Spreader Onto When Not In Use. 4.0 Government Furnished: Not Applicable. 5.0 Deliverables/schedule: Drop Spreader And Accompanying Accessories Must Be Delivered To Usda-ars, Clemson Pee Dee Research And Education Center, 2200 Pocket Rd., Florence, Sc 29506 6.0 Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable. 7.0 Technical Point Of Contact: Should There Be Technical Questions, Please Contact Eric D. Billman, 843-662-3526 place Of Performance: sea Coastal Plan Soil, Water & Plan 2611 West Lucas Street florence Sc 29501 technical Point Of Contact: Jovan Haynes/ Jovan.haynes@usda.gov quotes Are Due: 07/26/2024 At 0800 Am (ct) 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 07/26/2024 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.

Questions And Answers q1:regarding The Requirement, "if Certified Arborist Determines It Would Be Beneficial To Health Of Natural Area, Removed Material May Be Ground On Site And Distributed Evenly Throughout Work Area As Mulch Not To Exceed 3” Depth”, Is Grinding The Only Acceptable Form Of Mulching Or Could Chipping Be Used As An Alternative, If The Certified Arborist Determined That It Would Be Beneficial To The Health Of The Natural Area? a1:chipping Is Acceptable Provided The Certified Arborist Determines It Would Be Beneficial To The Health Of The Natural Area. q2:the Following Questions All Relate To The Tree Risk Assessment Of The Remaining Trees Within The Marked Area.is It Acceptable To List The Required Information Only For Specific Trees That Are Deemed To Pose A Risk To The Safety Of Personnel And/or Property And To Address The Remaining Trees With A Blanket Statement To The Effect Of “trees Not Specifically Mentioned In This Report Are Healthy And, At This Time, Do Not Pose A Risk To The Safety Of Personnel And/or Property”? a2: Yes. q3: Is There A Specific Report Format Required? Or Would An Email Containing The Requested Information Fulfill The Requirement? a3: Tree Risk Assessments Shall Be Their Own Document. Digital Documents Attached To An Email Are Acceptable. q4:how Specific Should The Certified Arborist Be In His Report? Is “healthy/unhealthy” Acceptable? Is “low/medium/high” Risk Acceptable? a4:the Purpose Of The Report Is To Determine Overall Health Of The Tree(s), Assess Risk, And List Recommended Corrective Action. at A Minimum The Report Shall Include: tree Number Or Other Means Of Unique Identification, Species, Height, Name Of Assessor, Vigor (low, Normal, High), Signs Of Pest/disease, Typical Failures Associated With Species, Crown And Branch Health (cracks, Weak Points, Damage, Decay, Pathological Problems, Etc.), Trunk And Root Health (dead Or Missing Bark, Cracks, Damage, Decay, Excessive Lean, Pathological Problems), Overall Condition, Fall Distance, Likelihood Of Failure (low, Med, High), Likelihood To Impact Structures (low, Med, High). Alternatively, The Contractor Can Use The Isa Basic Tree Risk Assessment Form Located Here: Https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/education/resources/basictreeriskassessmentform_print_2017.pdf q5:as The Certified Arborist, What Liability Follows This Tree Risk Assessment And For How Long? For Example, A Healthy, Low Risk Tree Could Fall In Highly Unusual Conditions. Will The Government Seek Damages From The Certified Arborist If A Low Risk, Healthy Tree Did Cause Harm To Personnel And/or Property? a5:usda Does Not Plan To Seek Damages For Trees Falling By Natural Conditions. q6:will There Be A Requirement To Utilize Any Proper Survey Of The Trees And/or Gps/gis Location Plotting Software For Reporting Purposes? If So, Will The Government Be Supplying/training On Said Software, If So, Will The Awarded Firm Be Able To Bill Arborist Hourly Rate For Training Time? a6:there Is No Requirement For Production Of Proper Surveys. For Reporting Purposes, Trees Can Be Designated By Number, Physical Tags, Gis Coordinates, Or Other Identifiable Means. 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 12405b24q0484 Is Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. The Associated Naics Code Is 561730 (landscaping Services) With A Small Business Size Standard Of $9.5 Million. usda, Ars, Psf 3127 Ligon Street raleigh, Nc 27606 is Looking For Procurement Of Tree Removal And Pruning Services Which Fits With The Associated Statement Of Work / Specifications. the Government Anticipates Award Of A Firm Fixed Price Contract. each Offer Must Show A Breakdown Giving Price Of Each Element, Provide Descriptive Literature Or Information Showing That The Offered Services Meet All Parts Of The Statement Of Work. Also, Please Provide Past Performance Information. vendors Responding To This Announcement Shall Submit Their Quote In Accordance With Far 52.212-2. The Government Anticipates Award Of A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Quote Conforms To The Rfq And Specifications Using Tradeoff Best Value To The Government In Accordance With Far 13.106-2(b)(3) Considering Three Major Areas: Technical Acceptance, Past Performance, And Price. Quotes Will Be Evaluated By Performing A Comparative Evaluation In Accordance With Far 13.106-2(b)(3). Submission Of Quote Shall Include The Following: (1) Technical Specifications, (2) Past Performance And (3) Price (to Include Shipping). technically Acceptable; Quote Clearly Meets The Minimum Requirements Of The Sow. technically Unacceptable; Quote Does Not Meet The Minimum Requirements Of The Sow. past Performance Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With Far 13.106-2. Past Performance Will Be Rated On An “acceptable” Or “unacceptable” Basis. The Apparent Successful, Prospective Contractor Must Have “acceptable” Past Performance. System For Award Management (sam.gov) Exclusions List, Federal Awardee Performance And Integrity Information System, And Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars) Shall Be Considered As Part Of The Past Performance Evaluation Process. Any Past Performance That Is Found To Be “negative,” Shall Result In The Entire Past Performance Rating As “unacceptable.” “negative” Is Defined As Any Cpars Past Performance Evaluation Rated Less Than “satisfactory,” Any Terminations For Default/cause, Or Any Negative Performance References Will Be Rated As ‘unacceptable.’ Note: In The Case Of An Offeror Without A Record Of Relevant Past Performance Or For Whom Information On Past Performance Is Not Available Or So Sparse That No Meaningful Past Performance Rating Can Be Reasonably Assigned, The Offeror May Not Be Evaluated Favorably Or Unfavorably On Past Performance. Therefore, The Offeror Shall Be Determined To Have Unknown Past Performance. In The Context Of Acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” Shall Be Considered “acceptable.” Any Past Performance That Is Found To Be “negative,” Shall Result In The Entire Past Performance Rating As “unacceptable” Making The Overall Technical Acceptability As “unacceptable.” electronic Submissions Are Preferred. Please Email All Quotes To Lynn.hults@usda.gov. no Late Quotes Will Be Accepted. inspecton And Acceptance Terms: Supplies Will Be Inspected By Requiring Office's Technical Representative And Accepted At Destination. the Following Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) And The Department Of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (agar) Provisions And Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: Far 52.202-1 Definitions; Far 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees; Far 52.203-6 Restriction On Subcontractor Sales To The Government; Far 52.203-7 Anti-kickback Procedures; Far 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights; Far 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; Far 52.204-10 Reporting executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards; Far 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements; Far 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting; Far 204-17 Ownership Or Control Of Offeror; Far 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting; Agar 452.204-70 Inquiries; Far 204-19 Incorporation By Reference Of Representations And Certifications; Far 52.209-6 Protecting The Government's Interests When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended Or Proposed For Debarment; Far 52.209-10 Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations; Agar 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction Or Tax Delinquent Status For Corporate Applicants; Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offers-commercial Items; Far 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items (filled In As Follows: Technical Specifications, Past Performance, And Price); Far 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Items; Far 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Of Executive Orders-commercial Items; Far 52.216-24 Limitation Of Government Liability; Far 216.25 Contract Definitization; Far 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside; Far 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation; Agar 452.219-70 Size Standard And Naics Code Information; Far 52.222-3 Convict Labor; Far 52.222-17 Non-displacement Of Qualified Workers; Far 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities; Far 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity Employment; Far 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities; Far 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking In Persons; Far 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy To Ban Text Messaging While Driving; Far 52.225-13 Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases; Far 52.225-25 Prohibitions On Contracting With Entities Engaging In Certain Activities Or Transactions Relating To Iran-reps And Certs; Far 52.232-1 Payments; Far 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-central Contractor Registration; Far 52.232-39 Unforceability Of Unauthorized Obligations; Far 52.233-2 Service Of Protest; Far 52.233-3 Protest After Award; Far 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract; Far 52.242-15 Stop-work Order; Far 52.243-far 52.244- 6 Subcontractors For Commercial Items; Far 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated By Reference; Far 52.243-1, Alternate 1, Changes – Fixed Price; Far 52.243-4 Changes; Far 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (fixed Price); 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference. to Be Eligible For An Award, All Contractors Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam). A Contractor Can Contact Sam By Calling 1-866-606-8220 Or E-mail At Www.sam.gov. No Exceptions. A Uei (unique Entity Id) Number Is Required In Order To Register. All Invoices Shall Be Submitted And Paid Electronically. quotes Must Be Received No Later Than September 6, 2024, 4:00pm Central Standard Time. questions Regarding This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Are Due No Later Than 3:00 Pm Cst On Wednesday September 4, 2024. Answers To Any Questions Received By That Time Will Be Posted As An Amendment To This Combined Synopsis/solicitation.

**q&a Uploaded To Attachments*** this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart12.6, And Is Being Conducted According To Far Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. (ii) The Solicitation Number And A Statement That The 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 Far Fac 2024-05 May 22, 2024. (iv) This Is A Total Small Business Set Aside And The Associated Naics Code Is 334413 And The Small Business Size Standard Is 1,250 Employees. (v) See Attached Document Specification Sheet. (vi) Usda, Agricultural Research Service (ars), Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (barc) Requires Five (5) Trailer Mounted, Solar Powered, Off Grid Battery System That Will Power Greenhouse Gas Analyzers, A Multiplexer, And Automated Chambers; With A 120v Ac Inverter For Powering Alternative Loads. *see Attached Specification Sheet For Additional Information* (vii) Performance Location: Usda, Ars, Barc, 10300 Baltimore Ave, Bldg 001, Rm 117, Barc-west, Beltsville, Md 20705. (viii) Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors—commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Acquisition. (ix) Provision At 52.212-2, Evaluation-commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Acquisition. The Government Intends To Award A Firm Fixed-price (ffp) Contract. The Award Will Be Made On The Basis Of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (lpta). "lpta" Means, The Expected Outcome Of The Acquisition, That Results From The Selection Of The Lowest Evaluated Price (evaluated As Total Cost Of All Line Items) Is A Technically Acceptable Quotation, That Fully Meets All Specifications Listed. Only The Lowest Priced Quote Will Be Evaluated For Technical Acceptability (based On The Specifications). The Next Lowest Offer Will Only Be Evaluated If The Aforementioned Quote Is Not Found Technically Acceptable (and So On). Only One Award Will Be Made Under This Solicitation Based On Availability Of Funding. 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 Specification Sheet. (b) Submit Firm Fixed Price Quotation (quote On Company Letterhead) Detailing The Item Description, Total Price And Valid For At Least 60 Days After Receipt Of Quote. Item Delivered Fob Destination Inclusive Of All Costs. (c) Submit Unique Entity Id (uei) 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 Products And Commercial Services, Uploaded On Sam.gov By The Time Quotes Are Due. (xi) The Clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Acquisition. (xii) The Clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—commercial Products And Commercial Services, 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 Dilynn.rogers@usda.gov By 30 August 2024. Telephone Requests For Information Will Not Be Accepted Or Returned. Quotes Are Due On 6 September 2024 Nlt 10am Est By Email To, Dilynn Rogers At Dilynn.rogers@usda.gov. 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.

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Solicitation Number 12505b24q0344 Hazardous Material Removal And Disposal Is Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. This Is A 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The Associated Naics Code Is 562211 (hazardous Waste Treatment And Disposal), With A Small Business Size Standard Of $47 Million And A Psc Code Of F108 (environmental System Protection). award Will Be Made After 1 October 2024, Therefore All Submitted Quotes Must State They Are Valid For 60 Days. this Acquisition Is For The Following Item As Identified In The Line Item Number(s): 0001 Labor 0002 Transportation 0003 Disposal 0004 Equipment/supplies specifications: See Attached Rfq 12505b24q0344 the National Center For Agricultural Utilization Research (ncaur) Is Situated At 1815 N. University St., Peoria, Illinois 61604. The Facility Is Located In A Residential Area And Borders A Recreational City Park. Ncaur Supports Around 200 Employees, Most Of Which Are Scientists And Technicians. The Ncaur Is A Small Quantity Generator Of Chemical Waste. See Appendix I - Ncaur For A Map Of The Center And A Comprehensive List Of Buildings. The Government Anticipates Award Of A Firm Fixed Price Contract. quoters Responding To This Announcement Shall Submit Their Quote In Accordance With Far 52.212-1. Submission Of Quote Shall Include The Following: (1) Price (2) Technical Specifications, all Responses Shall Be Submitted Electronically To Debora.wells@usda.gov . the Basis For Award Is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (lpta). "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) Technical Specifications And (2) Price (to Include Shipping) And Must Also Have Satisfactory Past Performance. The Lowest Priced Quote Will First Be Evaluated For Technical Acceptability In Accordance With The Minimum Specifications Identified. If Determined Not Technically Acceptable, It Will Be Removed From Competition And The Next Lowest Priced Quote Will Be Evaluated For Technical Acceptability. This Will Continue Until The Lowest Price Quote Is Determined Technically Acceptable. Once The Lowest Priced Quote Is Determined Technically Acceptable, Then A Determination Of Responsibility Will Be Completed. If Found Responsible, Evaluations Will Be Closed And Award Will Be Made. inspecton And Acceptance Terms: Hazardous Waste Removal Should Be Completed By 08 March 2024. The Awardee Shall Be Required To Maintain Communication With The Point Of Contact To Schedule The Actual Pickup Date. see Attached Rfq Document For The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) And The Department Of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (agar) Provisions And Clauses That Apply To This Acquisition. to Be Eligible For An Award, All Contractors Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam). A Contractor Can Contact Sam By Calling 1-866-606-8220 Or E-mail At Www.sam.gov. No Exceptions. All Invoices Shall Be Submitted Electronically. quotes Must Be Received Via Email To Debora.wells@usda.gov By Time Specified In Sf1449 Box 8. Questions In Regard To This Solicitation Are Due No Later Than 2:00 Pm Ct On September 4, 2024. Answers To Any Questions Received By That Time Will Be Posted As An Amendment To This Solicitation.