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 12405B21Q0152 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing. This solicitation document incorporates those provision and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06. The USDA-ARS, SEA, CHPRRU, Mississippi State, MS location requires a 3pt, 4-Row, GPS Precision Research Plot Planter. REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS: Frame Configuration 4-Row precision vacuum planter Category 3, 3pt hitch mounted PTO Vacuum System Flex toolbar with trolley units to manually adjust from 22 to 40 inches. Spacing of each row unit to be adjusted independently. Hydraulic cylinders are not acceptable Flex Toolbar extension to allow for wider row widths in the field and remove for legal transport. Two contact wheels can be adjusted up and down and side to side Rider Configuration 2 Riders Seat with seatbelt 2-Row Seed Splitter with ability to change to single drop without the use of tools and moving hoses. Seed Packet Holders 3-person noise reducing radio headsets with built-in tone generator to indicate seed drop and for communication between tractor operator and riders on the planter. Row Unit Configuration Spring adjustable down pressure Gauge wheel scrapers Symmetrical closing wheel assembly with Lever Adjust Monosem Stainless Steel precision seed discs for corn, DC2450 preferred Alley wiper air cylinder located on each Seed Meter to stop seed pickup for better alley alignment Aluminum Seed Meter (Monosem preferred) with 3 stage brass singulator Planter Operation Configuration GPS software with ability of unlimited population changes and unlimited random plot length changes (i.e. 10 ft, 17 ft, 31 ft) within the same pass Ability for Rider to see the live GPS path of the tractor and planter on the planter monitor while planting Mobile Demand Windows 10 computer and docking station. Computer preloaded with Global Plot Management software GPS plug-in compatible with RTK or RTX auto guidance system Ability to change planter passes without having to stop and load seed packets Only have two plots loaded, one plot on the seed vacuum plate and second plot staged at the divider funnel. Includes shipping and on site set up and training Any quotes not meeting the minimum specifications will not be considered. 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. COMPLETE SECTION D OF UPDATED FAR CLAUSE 52.204-24. PLEASE SIGN AT THE BOTTOM AND RETURN WITH YOUR QUOTE. 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 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. DELIVERY: FOB Destination. Deliver to USDA, 810 Highway 12 E Mississippi State, MS 39762 QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 ARO, however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. 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, September 3, 2021. Quotations are to be addressed to Shalunda Mix, Contract Specialist, at
[email protected]. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contract Specialist by email. PLEASE INCLUDE SOLICITATION NUMBER IN ALL EMAIL SUBJECT LINES AND DOCUMENTS.