This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is 12405B23Q0645 and solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04.

The USDA, ARS, SEA, Harry K. Dupree Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center (HKDSNARC), Stuttgart, AR location is seeking contractor who:

• Shall repair water storage vat. Shall provide all professional services, field labor, equipment (including cranes and digging equipment), materials, and personal protective equipment necessary for the water storage vat repair/renovation work. Work shall be performed in accordance as detailed in Statement of Work (SOW).

Site Visit. Contractors are encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a bid is submitted. The purpose of a site visit is to observe first-hand any conditions relevant to the completion of this project. No consideration will be given to claims based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable.

To schedule a Site Visit, please contact the following in advance:

Robert Ideker, Phone: (870)672-8266, Email: robert.ideker@usda.gov.

Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a quotation. Registration is free and registration can be completed online at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM.

Questions/Request for Information. Questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing only via email to the Contract Specialist, Monte Jordan, email: monte.jordan@usda.gov. Submit questions referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0645 electronically via email by September 7, 2023, not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

All Offerors shall submit the following referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0645 in order to be considered for award.

• Fully completed and signed SF1449 Offer page referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0645; acknowledgment of any amendments (if applicable)
• Firm Fixed-Price quotation (on company letterhead) detailing item description, unit price per item, total price and delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. All cost quotations shall be detailed and presented in unlocked MS Excel format with formulas working.
• Provide SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.

Offer Submission. Submission of offer shall be received by Tuesday, September 12, 2023, not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). No late submissions will be accepted. Submissions shall be submitted referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0645 electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov.

Quotation must be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quotation. Items delivered FOB destination inclusive of all costs.

Rejection of Quotation. Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quotation without further discussion. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered.

The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statures or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222- 37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, 52.204-27 Prohibition on a Bytedance Covered Application.

Prospective contractors who have not completed electronic annual representations and certifications at http://www.sam.gov/ in conjunction with required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, shall complete online and submit FAR 52.212-3 Alternative 1 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS Representations and Certifications in SAM to be eligible to receive an award for this solicitation.

Any amendments and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) SAM. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation.

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