Animal Feed and Vaccines

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. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit digital written quotes on RFQ reference number # POLK-Animal_Feed This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87. This solicitation is set-aside as 100% small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 311119, size standard 500. DESCRIPTION This requirement is for various animal feed and vaccines for animals that are involved in the monthly JRTC rotations on Fort Polk. Animal feed is an integral part of feeding the animals that support training rotational units by adding in a realistic training environment for units' training at JRTC. The customer will place an order of needed feed and/or vaccines within 10 days prior to the beginning of each month. Ordered items may be picked up by the Government at least one time or as frequent as two times per month. Potential offerors are to quote on the line items that are provided in attachment one (1) of this combined synopsis/solicitation. This solicitation requires quoting on all items, failure to do so may result in rejection of the quote. The provision at FAR Part 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this procurement. In order for an item to be considered equal, the items requested shall meet the requirements as set forth in FAR Part 52.211-6 (b). As such, the general salient characteristics are attached to this solicitation under attachment two (2). FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 2015), applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (OCT 2014), applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: (1) price and (2) product offered. The Government intends to award to one vendor on an all or none basis. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer has specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Offerors shall submit, along with their offer, all product information associated with the items in attachment one (1) and (2) Company's complete mailing and remittance address, discounts for prompt payment specified if other than Net 30 days (see FAR clause 52.232-8), business size, CAGE Code, Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS), and Taxpayer ID number. Quotes MUST remain valid for a period of no less than 30 days. Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and have completed their representations and certifications to be considered for award of any Government contract. See FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JUL 2016). FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 2015) applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this clause. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (JUN 2016) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR and DFAR clauses and provisions apply to this procurement. 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2015) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (MAY 2014) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.247-17 Charges (APR 1984) 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013) 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A (FEB 2014) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEC 2015) 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Mar 2016) 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program (AUG 2016) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012) 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (APR 2014) 5152.209-4000 DOD Level Anti-Terrorism Standards (FEB 2009) 5152-233-4000 HQ AMC Level Protest Program (FEB 2014) 52.252.1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of Provision) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil A Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating will not be assigned to this acquisition. Any responsible small business vendor can submit an offer to this agency. Offers received will be reviewed and considered for award. Quotes are due to this office no later than 11:00 am, Central Standard Time, 16 September 2016 via e-mail to tamera.s.butler.civ@mail.mil and christine.stringer.civ@mail.mil. All quotes MUST include the following information: Company's complete mailing and remittance address, discounts for prompt payment specified if other than Net 30 days (see FAR clause 52.232-8), business size, CAGE Code, Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS), and Taxpayer ID number. Quotes MUST remain valid for a period of no less than 30 days. The point of contact for this combined synopsis/solicitation is Ms. Tamera Butler, at 337-531-2241 or Ms. Christine Stringer who can be reached at 337-531-2368 or by e-mail as cited in the preceding paragraph. The Government intends to make award on or about 17 September 2016 with a contract period of 17 September 2016 (or one day after award) through 16 September 2017.