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General Information

  • Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jun 11, 2024 09:00 am CDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Jun 21, 2024 02:00 pm CDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Original Inactive Date: Jul 06, 2024
  • Initiative:
    • None

Classification

  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: 6350 - MISCELLANEOUS ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Ames , IA 50010
    USA

Description

Solicitation number 12505B24Q0157 NLAE Fire is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 800 employees and a PSC Code of 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection).

This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):

0001    Removal and replacement of the fire alarm devices

Specifications:  See attached  RFQ 12505B24Q0157

The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is USDA located at 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.  Submission of quote shall include the following:

(1) Price

(2) Technical Specifications,

(3) Completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.

All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov .

The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).  "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price.  Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.  The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified.  If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability.  This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable.  Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed.  If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.

INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS:  All work will need to be scheduled with the Government’s representative. Work shall be completed within 240 days of award

See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0157 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  All invoices shall be submitted electronically.

Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8.  Questions in regard to this solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on June 14, 2024.  Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

  • 1815 N UNIVERSITY STREET
  • PEORIA , IL 61604
  • USA

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