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AFIS Cotton Fiber Testing

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12405B25Q0065Federal

Submission Closed01/16/2025, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation 12405B25Q0065 is a request for quotes issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for AFIS cotton fiber testing. The project requires the measurement of 1,200 cotton fiber samples in accordance with the provided Statement of Work. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract based on the best overall value, evaluating submissions based on technical specifications, price including shipping, and satisfactory past performance. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit their quotes electronically to Melissa Santos. Submissions must include a detailed price breakdown and descriptive literature demonstrating that the services meet all technical requirements. The deadline for questions is January 7, 2025, and final quotes must be received by January 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Sea Aao Acq/per Prop

Contract Value

$19,200

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

New Orleans, LA, 70124, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Award Issued Date

01/16/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Clauses_Provisions+%28Solicitation%29.pdf

Cotton+Fiber+Testing_SOW.docx

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJan 2

Combined Synopsis

AwardedJan 16

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

01/16/2025, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Sea Aao Acq/per Prop

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSTONEVILLE, MS, 38776, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Sea Aao Acq/per Prop

Office AddressSTONEVILLE, MS, 38776, USA

Contacts

Melissa Santos

contact@example.gov

Full Description

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 12405B25Q0065 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01. The associated NAICS code is 335312 (Testing Laboratories). USDA, ARS, SEA 1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 Is looking for AFIS Cotton Fiber Testing for measurement of 1200 cotton fiber samples that fits into the required attached Statement of Work. 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 service meets all parts of the statement of work. . Vendors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping). Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email all quotes to contact@example.gov. All Solicitations must be sent using the email subject title as the Solicitation number. NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED. The basis for award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications, (2) Price (to include shipping), and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by requiring office's technical representative and accepted at destination. 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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 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted and paid electronically. Quotes must be received no later than Thursday January 9th, 2025, at 4:00pm Central Time. contact@example.gov Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CT on Tuesday January 7th, 2025. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation. contact@example.gov