Cardboard Tubes and Caps for USDA Rodent Gas Cartridges   2

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. FAR Subpart 13.5 authorizes the use of simplified procedures for this acquisition. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written request for quotations will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a firm fixed-price line item(s) in one Purchase Order.
(ii) The reference number is __12639518Q0140__ and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The SF-1449 Form is attached along with the detailed terms and conditions that are presented in Attachment 1 to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication listed in Attachment 1. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (AGARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov/far and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html.
(iv) It is anticipated that a single PO will be awarded. This is a Full and Open procurement. The associated NAICS code for this purchase is __322219__ and the small business size standard is _1000_ employees. Small businesses are encouraged to submit quotes.
(v) This requirement consists of cardboard tubes with caps per the statement of work/specifications in Attachment 2 with a shipping schedule over 12 months. The Note to Offeror is provided in Attachment 2 to this combined synopsis/solicitation. The vendor shall return a Price Quotation with offered prices along with other requested information to the contracting specialist listed below in accordance with the Note to Offeror.
(vi) The product specifications for this requirement are provided in Attachment 2 to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
(vii) Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination.
(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this solicitation.
(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The following text is added to Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2: (i) technical acceptability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement, (ii) delivery lead times offered; (iii) past performance; and (iv) price. Technical acceptability, delivery, and past performance, when combined, are equally important when compared to price. One competitive firm-fixed price, purchase order award will be made to the responsible firm with the best value quote trading off expected value against probable costs. The quote, at a minimum, must meet or exceed the acceptability standards for non-cost factors: technical acceptability based on the SOW, delivery lead times and past performance. Additional guidance on price and past performance is provided under provision 52.212-1.
(x) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall return a completed copy of this provision with its quotation unless completed at www.SAM.gov for NAICS code 322219. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and in Attachment 1.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clauses and AGAR clauses identified in Attachment 1 are considered applicable to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The checked FAR clauses are identified in Attachment 1.
(xiii) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered with current information in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. SAM information may be found at http://www.sam.gov.
(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.
(xiv) No applicable Numbered Notes.
(xv) Quotations are due by email to Michael Chiodi, michael.j.chiodi@aphis.usda.gov, no later than 3:00 pm Central Time on Wednesday, _June 6, 2018_.
(xvi) The assigned Contract Specialist is Michael Chiodi. Mr. Chiodi may be reached at michael.j.chiodi@aphis.usda.gov, or telephone (612) 336-3203.