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. Solicitation No. AG-64PP-S-20-0013 is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-01. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 335129. For a small company to qualify as a small business, the small business standard is 500 employees or less. The Plant Genetics Research Unit, Columbia, MO., has a requirement for equipment for greenhouse lighting system: Replacement LED Greenhouse lighting Requirements: -36 fixtures following the below requirements -Power input: 650 Watts or less -Frequency: 50-60 Hz -Voltage: 277V -Amperage: No greater than 2.5A -Photosynthetic Photon Flux (PPF): 1800 micromols/s or greater -Photosynthetic Photon Efficiency (PPE): ~2.8 – 3.0 micromol/J or better -Beam angle: wide beam -IP-Rating: at least IP65 -Max Ambient Temp: greater than or equal to 104 degrees F -Power Factor: > 0.90 -fixture and power supply combined weight: <30 lbs -Cord length: 10ft -Plug Type: NEMA L7-20 -Spectrum: We require a spectrum that is optimized and demonstrated for plant growth, specifically maize, it must include high levels of deep red and medium to high levels of blue. Inclusion of some white is also of potential benefit but not an absolute requirement. -Mounting hardware compatible with 1 ¾”in x 1 ¾”in square beam -3 year or greater warranty -Rated Average Lifetime of 36,000 hrs L90 or greater - Designed for self-installation, includes installation instructions 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, and total price; 2) Descriptive literature, brochures, information on service and support; 3) At least 2 to 3 references for the proposed service (if possible). References must have received the proposed service within the last five (5) calendar years (Government references preferred, but will accept commercial references). References shall be provided for the service proposed, and if possible, include the email address of the person to be contacted; and 4) Company’s DUNS number; 5) GSA Contract number and expiration date (if applicable to service requested).; 6) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be found in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference are as follows: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Provide with Quote); FAR 52.204-7, System for Awards Management (ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED AND ACTIVE IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARDS MANAGEMENT DATABASE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN AWARD) The website address for registration is: http://www.sam.gov; and FAR 52.222-22, Previous Compliance Report. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans; 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification; 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items; 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate ; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332) and FAR 52.233, Protest After Award. The above FAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/loadmainre.html. DELIVERY: FOB Destination. DELIVERY TO: USDA-ARS, Plant Genetics Research Unit, Columbia, MO.. QUOTE PRICE MUST INCLUDE any freight, shipping, handling, as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. DELIVERY DATE DUE: The Government requires delivery and invoice no later than 60 days after receipt of order however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. FAR 52.212.-2, EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEM, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the service 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. EVALUATION & AWARD FACTORS - The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to the responsible party whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined most advantageous to the government, cost, and other factors considered. Each Quote shall respond to each of the evaluation factors identified below. With the exception of past performance, a technical evaluation will be performed on each quote based solely on the information furnished and not on previous knowledge or associations. The evaluation factors are as follows: (1) Technical Evaluation Factors: A) All quotes will be rated against the technical capability of the service offered to meet the Government requirement. B) Delivery. C) Warranty, D) Descriptive Literature. The Offeror shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any. Furnish Quotes to: Brionna D. Wade, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, Administrative Office, University of Missouri, 269 Ag Engineering Building, Columbia, MO. 65211. Quotes and other requested documents may be provided by email:
[email protected], Furnish quotes no later than 12:00PM (Central), Thursday, August 6, 2020 . Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer at (573) 882-9387.