USDA-ARS Shellman Research Farm Lateral Move Irrigation System

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 this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number RFQ-20-4389-Q0001 is issued as a request for quotations and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 2020-04. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 333111. The small business size standard is 500. This procurement is set aside for Total Small business concerns. Lateral Move Irrigation System Requirements We need to replace a 20-year-old linear irrigation system with a Brand new lateral move irrigation system at the NPRL Multi-crop Irrigation Research Farm, 1638 Burney Rd Shellman, GA 39886 Specifications SEE ATTACHED SOW FOR SPECIFICATIONS On site survey required to determine: location of new lateal move irrigation system and old linear irrigation system materials of old linear irrigation system (for removal and disposal) Commercial power available Misc. items Site survey will be by appointment. Please contact Hank Sheppard at +1 (555) 000-0000 Please submit your pricing information and three references with your fianl quote The government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the specifications will be most advantageous to the Government (Price and other factors considered (Technical capability of items and Past Performance)).Winning offeror MUST be registered in www.SAM.gov and have completed the representations and certifications. 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. Please note on your proposal if you will accept a government purchase (MasterCard) card. This solicitation incorporated the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendums: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial items, 52.212-2 Evaluation -Commercial items, 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items, 52-212-4 Contract Terms and conditions-commercial items: 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statues or executive orders-commercial items. In adition, the following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Governments's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with its response. Responses are 14 days from the date this notice is published in the Contracting opportunities by 1:00 PM EST time, June 26, 2020 at USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2316 Rainwater Rd, Tifton, GA 31793 (or PO Box 748, Tifton, GA 31793) or by e-mail at contact@example.gov. POC Juan C. Gaytan, Purchasing Agent, +1 (555) 000-0000. 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors