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

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, 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. Solicitation number 12805B24Q0242 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-02. The associated NAICS code is 541330, Engineering Services, with a business size standard of $22.5M. The PSC code is J066. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, in Lubbock, TX has a requirement for fume hood testing and related services. This will be a Base + Four Option Year Contract. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detailed in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is: PA Cropping Systems Research Laboratory 3810 4th St. Lubbock, TX 79415 In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by addressing all of the requirements in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: 1) Reference the attached RFQ submission document section 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. To be eligible to be put into consideration for award, ALL vendors who respond to this solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration at the time their quote is submitted. A vendor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.211-6, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 4:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before May 3, 2024. Quotations are to be sent via email to James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov . Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award. Base Year: June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025 Option Year One: June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026 Option Year Two: June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 Option Year Three: June 1, 2027 through May 31, 2028 Option Year Four: June 1, 2028 through May 31, 2029