Rabies Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhibition Testing

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 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; quotations are being requested and a separate written request for quotation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in firm-fixed pricing for a 5-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) requirements contract. The anticipated contract orders are not-to-exceed $100,000.00 over 5-years. The reference number is __12639522Q0017__ and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The SF-1449 Form and the detailed terms and conditions are presented in Attachment 1 to this combined synopsis/solicitation. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (AGARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov/far and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html. It is anticipated that a single IDIQ contract will be awarded. This is a restricted solicitation set aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code for this effort is __541380__ and small business size standard is _$16.5 million in annual sales_ or less. This requirement consists of certified laboratory testing of human blood samples for anti-rabies virus antibody levels using the Rapid Fluorescent Focus Inhibition Test (RRFIT) per the Statement of Work (SOW) in Attachment 3 to be delivered on an as-needed basis for up to 5 years. The Note to Offeror is provided in Attachment 2 to this combined synopsis/solicitation. The vendor shall return a Price Quotation with offered prices along with other requested information to the contracting specialist listed below in accordance with the Note to Offeror. The SOW for this requirement is provided in Attachment 3 to this combined synopsis/solicitation. Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial (Tailored), applies to this solicitation. See Attachment 1 for the tailored provision. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The following text is added to Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement, (ii) price, past performance, (iii) delivery time, and (iv) past performance. Technical capability and past performance and delivery time, when combined, are equally important when compared to price. One competitive firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity award will be made to the responsible firm with the best value quote trading off expected value against probable costs. The quote, at a minimum, must meet or exceed the acceptability standards for non-cost factors: technical capability based on the SOW, delivery time, and past performance. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall complete the provision for NAICS code 541380 at http://www.sam.gov. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses and AGAR clauses identified in Attachment 1 are considered applicable 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. The checked FAR clauses are identified in Attachment 1. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered with current information in the Federal Contractor Registration database found at http://www.sam.gov. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. No applicable Numbered Notes. Quotations are due BY EMAIL to Michael.J.Chiodi@usda.gov no later than 1:00 pm Central Time on Monday, _November 22, 2021_. Only emailed quotes are acceptable. The assigned Contract Specialist is Michael Chiodi. Mr. Chiodi may be reached by email at Michael.J.Chiodi@usda.gov or by telephone at (612) 336-3203.