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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, 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. Solicitation number 12805B23Q0145 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-08. The associated NAICS code is 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees and the PSC code is 8710. This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, requires Feed Mixing Delivery Wagons 4x10 Name Brand Kelly-Ryan Model 4X10MXR or Equal for El Reno, OK. The Government intends to award single firm fixed price purchase order.

The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document.

The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:

USDA PA Grazing Lands Research Laboratory

7207 West Cheyenne St

El Reno OK 73036

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

1. Transmittal Summary Letter. A summary cover letter to the submission should provide at a minimum the following (i) Company Name with Identification of the Point of Contact, current phone number, and email address. (ii) SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI). (ii) A list of the submission package contents.

2. One (1) original fully completed and signed SF 18 Offer page (complete block 13, 14, & 15) acknowledgment of all amendments by completing blocks 15a, b, and c of the Amendment SF30.

3. Quote pricing document. Document shall provide Contractor internal detailed pricing breakout of all priced elements of the offer. This should include all facets of costs, including manufacturer and model/part number(s) of all equipment and materials.

4.Authorized Vender or Manufacturer verification. Provide verification document as an authorized vendor on company letterhead. No third party or pass-through offers will be accepted

5. Verification of Buy America Status that the product is made and or assembled in the United States of America.

FAR clauses 52.211-6, 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 meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time, on or before 01 February 2023.

Quotations shall submit required documents via email to toinette.aranda@usda.gov

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

To be eligible to be put into consideration for award, ALL vendors who respond to this solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration at the time their quote is submitted. A vendor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.

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