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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 AG-4431-S-14-0030 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. The USDA, ARS intends to procure one (1) standard equipped Plot Combine with four wheel drive, straw chopper, bottom sieve interchangeable round hole sieve 0.47 m2 and corn header. SPECIFICATIONS: Weight and Dimension * 8,200 lbs. weight with cab * 21 ft. overall length with header * 8.2 ft. overall width * 10.83 ft. height with cab * 11.48 ft. turning radius Cab * Two person cab * Standard equipped model * Air conditioning * Pressurized cab, rubber mounted with sound insulation * AM/FM CD Radio * Interior cab lighting * Sample bag storage Drive * Turbo charged diesel, 60k/82 hp engine * 37 gallon fuel tank capacity * Drive Hydrostatic * 12.4 mph Drive speed infinitely variable * 12.4R24 Front Tires * 11.5-15.3 Rear Tires * Power Steering Threshing * 4.92 ft. basic cutting width * 6.5 ft., 7.5 ft. Optional cutting width * Hydraulic adjustment cutting height * Electrical horizontal reel adjustment * Chain grain conveyor * Electrical Reel speed adjustment Threshing cont. * Diameter / width 19.6 / 30.7 inches * Speed range (option) 400-1, 150 rpm (300-700) * Electrical speed adjustment * 7 PCS number of rasp bars * 12 PCS number of rasp bars * 19.29 inches length * 108 deg Angle wrap * Manual adjustment Straw Walkers * Straw chopper * 3 pcs number of walkers * 4.5 ft. 2 in. separation area * 300-700 Cylinder Slow-Down Kit * Crop lifters Table, 2.0 Meter w/Air, Reverser * 2.0 M Table Reverser * Corn Head 40", 2-Row Option * Rear 60"-80" Axle Assy, Adjustable * 40" O.C. F/R Wheel Space Model * (2) 250# Bag Bins Cleaning * Adjustable top sieve * 2.3 ft. 2 in. area * 48 bushels grain tank capacity * Tubular grain conveyor transport of grains HarvestMaster "S-HCGG" Single-Hopper High Capacity Grain Gage * Juniper Systems Onsite Training & Setup * Single High Capacity Grain Gage * System Console with mounting bracket * Cable Package * Level; Detect * Allegro MX 128/512 color w/BT * Allergo USB/Power Dock * Field Research Software - Note Taking * Field Research Software - Harvest Module * Field Research Software - High Capacity Manual * Allegro Panavise Cradie * Pneumatic Conditioning Unit * Conveyor out of bin no shute * Holding Hopper Assy * Field Printer * Data collection, S-HCGG install, air comp, tank hose * Air return system, positive displacement blower system 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, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section should be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause 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, with the following clauses 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award, and 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 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. DELIVERY: FOB Destination. Deliver to USDA, ARS, Stoneville; Mississippi. 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 March 01, 2015. 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.fbo.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 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 offerors 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 no later than COB 4:00 p.m. central standard time, 08/22/2014. Quotations are to be addressed , Contract Specialist, USDA, ARS, WBSC, P. O. Box 225, 141 Experiment Station Road, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225.