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 AG-32SD-RFQ-16-JC08 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is a Small Business set-aside. The NAICS code is 115210 - Support Activities for Animal Production and business size standard is $7.5 million. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-85. The USDA, ARS, Grazinglands Research Laboratory, located at 7207 W. Cheyenne St., El Reno, OK 73036 has a requirement for 50 Head of Fall 2015 Born Cattle. The following specifications for the 50 Head of Fall 2015 Born Cattle are required: Minimum Specifications - Research Cattle Fall 2015 Born Stocker Cattle Quantity: 50 head Weight: Range of 450-550 pounds Characteristics: General: Cattle should be of British genetics, Black Baldies or Black Angus and preferably out of one herd. Genetics must be identified when bid is submitted. If out of more than one herd, animal origin must be from within a one hundred mile radius. Animals from different herds must be identified and be in multiples of eight animals. Deviations from this may be considered if bidder can adequately justify in writing prior to review of bids. Cattle must come from an environment similar to central Oklahoma. Shipping: Minimal stress due to shipping. Must not be on truck/trailer longer than 8 hours from original place of origin. Age: Born in fall of 2015. Sex: Prefer all steers. Will consider heifer and steer combinations if animals are in multiples of 8 head, and meet weight range specification. Health Requirements: Cattle are to be healthy, with no overt signs of disease, and free of injury, active lameness, respiratory disease, and scars from injury or disease. Must be castrated and fully healed upon receipt. Must have had appropriate vaccinations based on age and pre-wean program. Cattle should be out of a herd with an active external and internal parasite control plan in effect. Must have certified health documentation. Delivery: Required on May 23rd, 2016 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall respond by 1) Filling out and signing the attached SF18 and shall provide 2) Providing a quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, approach, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. 3) Providing a detailed breakdown of the various cost elements, and their prices, which contributed to the overall quoted price 4) Providing a brief list of previous projects of similar type and a point of contact that can be used for reference and 5) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section should be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. 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, with the following clauses 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award, and 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 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. DELIVERY: FOB Destination. Deliver to USDA, ARS, 7207 W. Cheyenne St., El Reno, OK 73036. 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 May 23, 2016. 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 award. 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.fbo.gov. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: price, technical ability, and past performance. Responses, as stated previously, shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, and example of previously completed work, etc. Award may be to a firm other than that quoting the lowest price. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, on or before Friday, March 4, 2016. Quotations are to be addressed to Joseph Covarrubio, USDA, ARS, Western Business Service Center, 1001 Holleman Drive EAST, College Station, TX 77840. Or can be sent via email to Joseph Covarrubio, at
contact@example.gov . Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. No faxed responses are acceptable.
