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

Please read the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and attachments in their entirety. 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 included 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 12405B23Q0664 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. The USDA, ARS, SEA, Air Quality Research Unit (AQRU), 3908 Inwood Road, Raleigh, North Carolina (27603) location has a requirement for Vegetation, Shrub, and Brush Removal. Seeking Contractor who: Shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform removal and disposal of vegetation, shrubs, and brush in accordance as defined in attached Statement of Work (SOW). Site Visit. Bidders 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 site visit shall be for the purpose of observing firsthand 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: Contact Kurt Geisler at (919)917-6238 or kurt.geisler@usda.gov. Questions. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be in writing. All questions will be addressed by email only. Submit questions referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0664 electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov. Questions are due on or before September 7, 2023, by 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Quotation Submission. Quotations referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0664 should be submitted electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov by Tuesday September 12, 2023, no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). No late quotations will be accepted. No hard copies accepted. In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by submitting: Fully completed and signed SF18 Offer page referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0664; acknowledgement 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. The contractor shall provide a breakdown of price with various cost elements (e.g., materials, overhead, labor, sub-costs, etc.). Provide SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. 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 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. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting a quotation. Registration is free and you may register online at www.sam.gov. 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 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 Government Point of Entry (SAM.gov). Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. Period of Performance: 09/18/2023 to 11/17/2023 0001 Vegetation, Shrub, and Brush Removal at USDA, 1 EA ARS, SEA, Air Quality Research Unit, 3908 Inwood Road, Raleigh, NC 27603. Shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform removal and disposal of vegetation, shrubs, and brush as defined in attached Statement of Work (SOW). Delivery: 60 Days After Award The Service Contract Labor Standards Statute is hereby incorporated into this contract. Reference FAR clause 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984). Reference FAR clause 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023).