This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Raleigh, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Contract Award Date: Apr 12, 2022 Contract Award Number: 12405B22P0103 Task/Delivery Order Number: Contractor Awarded Unique Entity ID: LDP2W52HLN15 Contractor Awarded Name: CLARKE POWER SERVICES, INC. Contractor Awarded Address: Henderson, KY 42420-3825 USA Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value): $29425.00 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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. The solicitation number is 12405B22Q0059 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 335312, Motor and Generator Manufacturing. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04. The USDA, ARS, Plant Science and Air Quality Unit in Raleigh, NC requires the following service: Annual generator service as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The quote should include: Quarterly maintenance services for two diesel generators and transfer switches, plus annual NFPA load bank testing via mobile load banks. Service includes three minor maintenance visits, one major maintenance visit, and annual load testing for each generator. The period of performance will be for a base and four option years. Base: 4/13/2022 - 4/12/2023 Option year 1: 4/13/2023 - 4/12/2024 Option year 2: 4/13/2024 - 4/12/2025 Option year 3: 4/13/2025 - 4/12/2026 Option year 4: 4/13/2026 - 4/12/2027 Place of Performance: 3127 Ligon Street in Raleigh, NC and 3908 Inwood Road in Raleigh, NC To schedule a site visit at the location, please contact Kurt Geisler at kurt.geisler@usda.gov. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered. The Service Contract Act Wage Determinations will apply to this contract. 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 STATUTES 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. QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.sam.gov. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, and capabilities of the offeror's equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 2:00 p.m. central standard time, April 6, 2022. Quotations are to be addressed to Melissa Santos, Purchasing Agent, at melissa.santos@usda.gov. Any questions regarding solicitation must be emailed to Purchasing Agent by 12 p.m. central standard time, April 1, 2022. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent by email. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.