This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Calverton, Maryland. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Northeast Area (NEA) issues this Request for Quotes (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 2023-05. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and ; small business size standard is $30.0 Mill. Project Summary: Autoclave & Cage washer preventative , inspections and repair are required throughout the BARC campus to ensure adequate decontamination of glassware for various buildings on campus. BARC intends to issue a firm-fixed price contract. The contract will have a base year and four (4) consecutive option years. TO: USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE BELTSVILLE AREA BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND IMPORTANT NOTICE: All contractors submitting bids, proposals, or quotes on USDA solicitations must be registered in the System for Management (SAM) database. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for . The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov/portal/SAM The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on SAM Contract Opportunity. Any additional amendments and/or documents related to this procurement will be electronically only. Potential Quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any. Offerors are encouraged to check the SAM web site frequently in order to be notified of any changes to this solicitation. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions, evaluation factors and requirements. The Government intends to a Firm fixed-price contract. SELECTION PROCESS: Pending availability of funding, the basis for any potential is BE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT, PRICE AND OTHER FACTORS CONSIDERED. Only one will be made under this solicitation based on availability of funding. In order to be considered for OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Elements and Benchmarks in the SOW. Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation ( SF 1449 and company letterhead) detailing the description, total price and valid for at least 60 after receipt of . Delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. Submit DUNS and UEI# with quotation. Submit two separate Past References with contact information for recent contracts of similar scope to this requirement. A completed copy of the provisions FAR 52-212.3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, via to Mark.Volk@usda.gov. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. A Pre- has been scheduled for N/A Bidders questions are due by Monday 10/17/2023 @ 11AM ET Furnish Quotes by to Mark O. Volk, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, NEA, Contracting Office, no later than 3:00 p.m. EST, October 24, 2023. DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably , meet agency or relevant industry standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products. Base Year November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024