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Grass Hay

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12805B23Q0424Federal

Submission Closed06/01/2023, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The USDA Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, is soliciting quotes under RFQ 12805B23Q0424 for the procurement of 300 tons of Brome or prairie grass hay bales from the 2022 or 2023 crop. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311119. The required hay must meet specific technical standards, including a minimum of 10.0 percent crude protein and 55 percent TDN. All materials must be delivered to the USDA/ARS/USMARC facility in Clay Center, Nebraska, within 30 days of the award. The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible offeror based on a comparative evaluation of technical acceptance, past performance, and price. To be considered, offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration and submit their quotes to Joshua Keadle by 1700 Central Time on May 30, 2023. The solicitation is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 and FAR subpart 12.06, incorporating standard commercial item provisions and clauses.

General Info

Agency

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

Contract Value

$85,200

NAICS

311119 - Other Animal Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

ULMER HAY & CATTLE COMPANY, LLC

Award Issued Date

07/10/2023, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Grass Hay Bales FY23 Specifications

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RFQ 12805B23Q0424 - Grass Hay for USDA ARS

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Solicitation 12805B23Q0424 - Grass Hay

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 25

Combined Synopsis

Deadline changedMay 29

Response deadline changed from May 30, 2023 to Jun 1, 2023.

AwardedJul 10

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

06/01/2023, 10:00:00 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

Contacts

Joshua Keadle

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06 and FAR Part 13, 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 12805B23Q0424 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02. The associated NAICS Code is 311119 and the Small Business Size Standard is 750 Employees. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, located at Clay Center, NE requires Grass 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/ARS/USMARC 844 Rd 313 Clay Center, NE 68933 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ. 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 represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 1700 Central Time, on or before May 30, 2023. Quotations are to be sent via email to Joshua Keadle 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.