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Forage Quality Analysis of Plant Samples with four option years for USDA location Kimberly ID

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12905B22SS0006Federal

Submission Closed12/08/2021, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing forage quality analysis of plant samples. The services will support the Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Service located in Kimberly, Idaho. The anticipated contract structure consists of a base year followed by four option years. This notice is intended solely for planning purposes to determine the availability of capable sources and to decide on the most appropriate acquisition method, including potential set-asides for various small business categories. Interested businesses must submit a detailed capability statement to the designated point of contact by December 8, 2021. This statement should confirm the vendor's ability to perform the work, identify their SBA size standard, and provide details on at least three similar previous projects. Respondents are cautioned that this is not a solicitation for proposals, and pricing information should not be included. The government is under no obligation to award a contract based on these responses or to provide feedback to the participating vendors.

General Info

Agency

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

Contract Value

$78,309.8

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Kimberly, ID, 83341, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

DAIRYLAND LABORATORIES, INC.

Award Issued Date

02/15/2022, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedNov 30

Sources Sought

AwardedFeb 15

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

12/08/2021, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

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

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALBANY, CA, 94710, USA

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

Office AddressALBANY, CA, 94710, USA

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Shelley C Steen

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES Type of Notice: Sources Sought Title: Sources Sought 12905B22SS0006 - Sources Sought for Forage Quality Analysis of Plant Samples Description: This is a Sources Sought notice Only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ. This requirement is covered under NAICS code 334516. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources; Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses; Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. LIST DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS/SERVICE NEEDED AT THE CUSTOMER LOCATION: Acquire forage quality analysis of plant samples at the USDA Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Service in Kimberly ID. Base year and four option years. The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Capability Statement All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Business concerns that possess the capabilities necessary to undertake this work should submit complete documentation of their capabilities to the Contracting Officer. Capability statements shall include the Contractors contact point to discuss their response. The capability statement should include: 1) Acknowledgement that they are able to provide the subject supplies/services being requested; 2) Interested vendors should identify their size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration; 3) At least three previous requirements that are similar to the requirement include a discussion of the Contract type, delivery method, duration, etc.; 4) Any other information considered relevant to this requirement; and 5) The government requests that no proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in the response. Any vendor responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine their qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After review of the responses received, a combined synopsis/solicitation may be published on sam.gov depending on the responses received. All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by the notice's POC, Shelley Steen (contact@example.gov) by the deadline of December 8, 2021, 2021 at 12pm MDT in order to be considered. Responses may not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Req