Full-Length RNA Sequencing in Rainbow Trout

               This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart  12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, 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.

                (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B23Q0102 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

                (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-01.

                (iv) See attached document (Statement of Work).

                (v) USDA ARS requires a contractor to provide services for RNA Sequencing per Statement of Work attached.

                (vi) Place of delivery and acceptance: 11861 Leetown Rd., Kearneysville, WV 25430 and FOB destination.

                (vii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

                (viii) Best Value will be evaluated based on the following factors:

• Price
• Technical
• Past Performance

In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

(a)          Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (Quote on company letterhead) detailing the description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.

(b)          Submit minimum two separate Past Performance References with contact information for recent contracts of similar scope to this requirement. (See Attachment Past Performance for specific information regarding Past Performance requirements)

(c )          Submit UEI# with quotation.      

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

                (ix) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.

                (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

                (xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment:

Contract Terms and Conditions

                (xii) Quoted prices must include all applicable costs including shipping costs.

                (xii) Quotes are due on 6/23/2023 at 9:00 AM PST by email to Elizabeth Wilson at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov.

                (xiv) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 6/19/2023 by 9:00 AM PST.

*Questions and Answers #1 has been posted as an attachment on June 14th.

**Questions and Answers #2 has been posted as an attachment on June 20th.