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 1240519Q0001 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 115113 Hay Mowing, raking, baling, and chopping. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-100. The USDA/ARS Dale Bumper's Small Farms Research Center conducts small farms research on approximately 2,200 acres in rural Arkansas. The scientists conduct research utilizing beef cattle and sheep on these lands and are also looking at various forage harvesting and storage methods of hay and other feedstuffs. The Center currently has a mower conditioner with a rubber conditioner roller. For potential future research applications, the location requires a new mower-conditioner with a steel roller. This conditioning system will be tested for the effects of forage quality against other methods. Research at this center is conducted to benefit small farmers and producers. This piece of equipment is extremely important since this unit will be used in experimental protocols which must be duplicated over numerous years and unusual circumstances that arise in a research environment and thus a reliable unit is needed. The Research Center intends to procure a Mower-Conditioner to cut hay forages. The specifications for the unit are as follows: - Center pivot - to permit cutting from either side of the tractor and maximize cutting width - Machine transport width - cannot exceed 12.0 ft (to fit thru existing gates and road transport safety) - Cutting Width - 11.5 ft - Heavy Duty Steel Conditioning Rollers - to address tall forages/crops and abrasive soils - Rockshaft Swivel Hitch or equivalent- provides maneuverability & less driveline stress - Hi flotation wheels/tires - Hydraulic Tilt Control - Windrow Distribution Adjustment capability - needed for control of windrow formation (size) for various forage/crop types DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. 2) Your company must be actively registered in our System for Award Management (SAM) at web site www.sam.gov. Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible small business sources may submit an offer and will be considered. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management; FAR 204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries; FAR 209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests When Subcontracting with Contractor's Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 211-6 Brand Name or Equal; AGAR 452.211-71 Equal Products Offered; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical specifications/support, and price); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity Employment; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Isralie Trade Act; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Reps and Certs; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. 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 electronically via the Invoice Process Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov. DELIVERY: FOB Destination. Deliver to USDA, ARS, DBSFRC, 6883 South State Highway 23, Booneville, AR. 72927. QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. 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 submitting quotation. 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. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government required specifications; (ii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination). Award will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material and capabilities of the offerors equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All small business sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 4:00 p.m. central standard time, November 27, 2018. Quotations are to be addressed to Huron Virden, Contract Specialist, USDA, ARS, SEA, P. O. Box 225, 141 Experiment Station Road, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225 or emailed directly to
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