AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USA Tender

               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 12305b24q0025 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 2023-06.                 (iv) See Attached Document (statement Of Work).                 (v) Usda Ars Requires A Contractor To Provide Analysis Of Choline, Carnitine, Betaine, And Tmao Per Statement Of Work Attached.                 (vi) Place Of Service And Acceptance: 10300 Baltimore Ave., Bldg. 307b, Rm 215, Beltsville, Md 20705.                 (vii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Acquisition.                 (viii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-commercial Products And Commercial Services Is Applies To This Acquisition. Evaluation Will Be Based On Best Value, See Provision 52.212-2 For Full Details. best Value Will Be Evaluated Based On The Following Factors: technical Capability past Performance price in Order To Be Considered For Award Offerors Shall Submit The Following: (a)          Submit Firm Fixed Price Quotation (quote On Company Letterhead) Detailing The Description, Total Price And Valid For At Least 30 Days After Receipt Of Quote. (b)          Submit Uei# With Quotation.       ( C)          Submit Information For Non-cost Factors To Include Technical Capability, And At Least Two Past Performance References. (see Attached- Past Performance) rejection Of Quotation: Failure To Demonstrate Compliance And To Submit All Requested Items 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.                 (ix) 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.                 (x) The Clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Acquisition.                 (xi) 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. Additional Clauses Included As Attachment: contract Terms And Conditions                 (xii) Quoted Prices Must Include All Applicable Costs Including Shipping Costs.                 (xii) Quotes Are Due On 1/12/2024 At 10:00 Am Pdt By Email To Elizabeth Wilson At Elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov.                 (xiv) Elizabeth Wilson May Be Reached At Elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov For Specific Questions Regarding This Combined Solicitation. Questions By Interested Parties Regarding The Requirement Must Be Submitted By 1/05/2024 By 10:00 Am Pdt.