Alfalfa Fertilizer Mix/Recipe

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 12561520Q0049 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06. This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 325312 - Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees and the PSC code is 8720. This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): 001) Alfalfa Fertilizer Mix/Recipe Scope The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Dairy Forage Research Farm in Prairie du Sac, WI (USDA-ARS) is requesting quotes for an Alfalfa Fertilizer mix/recipe to cover 340 acres. The exact ingredients and exact quantities that must be mixed together are as follows: 17 tons AmSO4 (Ammonium Sulfate), 34 tons 0-0-60 (Potash), and 2380 pounds Boron. Line item description: 17 tons AmSO4 (Ammonium Sulfate) 34 tons 0-0-60 (Potash) 2380 lbs. Boron Delivery of the mixture must be made in a buggy. Delivery is expected to the Prairie du Sac Agricultural Research Station (S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578) no later than August 1st, or as negotiated. The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA Dairy Forage Research Farm-Prairie du Sac, WI and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Submitting a Quote: To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their DUNS# on their quote. Invoices are to be submitted and payment will be made through the IPP system. Vendors must be registered or register in the IPP system. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on SF-18 (see attached). The quote should include all fees, delivery charges, and/or surcharges. This will be a tax-exempt purchase. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes in writing on the SF-18 to laura.jones@usda.gov by no later than July 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM Central Standard Time. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation must be submitted through email and are due no later than 1:00 PM CST on Monday, July 13, 2020. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.