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Alfalfa Hay

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12805B23Q0946Federal

Submission Closed09/13/2023, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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Optional Delivery – First 23 Tons of Weed-Free HayThe contract involves the supply and delivery of up to 23 additional tons of weed-free hay, with the option to exercise this within 30 days following the contract award. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, indicating that only small business firms are eligible to compete. The contract falls under the NAICS code 111940, which pertains to hay farming. The agency responsible for this contract is the Department of the Interior, specifically through the Mwr NEKOTA (63000) office. While details about the exact place of performance and point of contact are not specified, the subcontract arrangement suggests a supplemental supply effort to an existing agreement or requirement for weed-free hay, supporting the agency’s operational or environmental needs. The solicitation emphasizes timely delivery within the 30-day period to ensure immediate availability of the hay.

Mwr NEKOTA(63000)

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5 months ago

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General Info

Agency

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

NAICS

111940 - Hay Farming

Place of Performance

Clay Center, NE, 68933, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Pricing Schedule - Attachment 1

1 page · specifications

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Solicitation 12805B23Q0946 - Hay

rfq

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Solicitation 12805B23Q0946 - Limitations on Subcontracting Acknowledgement Form

1 page · supporting-document

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Specifications for Alfalfa Hay (1400 Tons) - USMARC

1 page · specifications

High

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 8

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineSep 13

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Submission Closed

09/13/2023, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

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

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

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

Office AddressFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

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Amber Sampson

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item 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 12805B23Q0946 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. The associated NAICS Code is 111940 and the Small Business Size Standard is $2.25 million. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, USMARC require purchase of 1400 tons of Alfalfa Hay. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is: USDA, PA, USMARC 844 Road 313 Clay Center, NE 68933 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Reference the attached RFQ submission document section 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. 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: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, on or before September 13, 2023. Quotations are to be sent via email to Amber Sampson at contact@example.gov. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.