Linear Move Upgrade

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation no. AG-81J8-S-15-0625 is issued for a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. The NAICS code is 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 500 employees or less. Site Visit: Site Location: USDA-ARS 21881 N. Cardon Lane Maricopa, Arizona 85138 The USDA, ARS, Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center requires a Variable Rate Irrigation System installed on a Zimmatic Lateral Move Irrigation System by Lindsay, as follows: The Zimmatic Lateral Move Irrigation System is a 6-span lateral move with an 85-foot extension driven by a four-wheeled, diesel-powered tractor with approximately 350 drop hoses. Installation of a variable-rate irrigation (VRI) system on the existing Zimmatic Lateral Move Irrigation System will allow each nozzle to be individually controlled to permit maximum flexibility for customized application of irrigation water to agricultural research plots. Solenoid valves will be installed on the gooseneck above each of the 350 drop hoses. The valves will be wired to control boxes located above each tower. A main VRI panel will be added near the existing control panel of the machine, which will communicate variable-rate prescription map information to each control box. The main VRI panel must communicate via wireless radio link to desktop computers up to 1 km away and via cellular link to mobile phones. Software for uploading VRI prescription maps will be needed. The VRI system will allow researchers to design VRI prescription maps, upload the maps from either their cellular phone or desktop computer to the control panel of the irrigation system, conduct VRI applications with the Zimmatic existing irrigation machine, and monitor system performance metrics remotely. The Contractor shall provide 24-hours turnaround on repairs. Contractor shall provide 1-year warranty and operation training. Delivery to the USDA, ARS, Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, 21881 N Cardon Lane, Maricopa, AZ and operation training, shall be complete and accepted within 60 days of award. Award will be made to the quote that most conforms to the government's need - Lowest Price. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition, with these additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-18, Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, Alt II; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management; 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party. The full text of all clauses and provisions are available at www.acqnet.gov and http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agarbase/subchaph.html#22871 The offers are due 03 July 2015, 4:00 pm EST, to sheri.eiri@ars.usda.gov For information regarding this solitication, please contact Sheri Eiri at (520) 316-6314 or sheri.eiri@ars.usda.gov All businesses wishing to conduct business with the US. Federal Government are required to obtain a DUNS number and register and have an active registration in SAMS (System for Award Management).