Update 14SEP21 Extended RFQ offers due date and revised set aside.  

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06, 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 12805B21Q0606 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06. The associated NAICS Code is 221310. 

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, PA KNIPLING-BUSHLAND U.S. LIVESTOCK INSECTS RESEARCH LABORATORY requires a Water Filtration Service – Base + Four Option Years.   Please see Attachment 001 included in the Clauses and Provisions document for the Statement of Work. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detailed in the attached Requirements Document. 

The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
PA KNIPLING-BUSHLAND U.S. LIVESTOCK INSECTS RESEARCH LABORATORY
2700 FREDERICKSBURG ROAD
KERRVILLE TX 78028

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE:  In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:

1) Submitting a Quote Pricing Document.    Pricing is required for base and all option years.
  (a)Pricing document submission indicates acceptance of the noted specifications in Attachment 001.  
  (b)In addition to pricing towards requirement specifications, document information MUST include offeror Quote Reference         Number, Quote Expiration Date, Business Name, DUNS #, and Quote Point of Contact (name and email address.)  
2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration.  Representation and Certifications should also be current and 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 Lowest Price Technically Available.   See attached clauses and provisions document for more details.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 11AM Mountain Time, on or before September 14, 2021. Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at [email protected].
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.