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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAR FAC 2023-04 June 2, 2023.

(iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 333112 and small business size standard is 1,500 employee.

(v) See attached document Specification Sheet.

(vi) USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), USDA-ARS-New England Plant, Soil and Water Lab (NEPSWL) in Orono, ME requires a seed grain drill brand name or equal to a Wintersteiger 10 row plot/row motion grain drill with appropriate hopper boxes that can be attached to an existing tractor. Must have the capability to plant various sized small seeds from mixed plant species in plots that are 6 ft planting width and single rows on established research field sites. Also required are appropriate multipurpose hoppers to hold fertilizer and seeds to simultaneously feed 10 rows in a single pass.

*See attached Specification Sheet for additional information*

(vii) Performance location: USDA, ARS, NEA, NEPSWL, University of Maine, Portage Road, Orono, ME 04469.

(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means, the expected outcome of the acquisition, that results from the selection of the lowest evaluated price (evaluated as total cost of all line items) is a technically acceptable quotation, that fully meets all specifications listed. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability (based on the specifications). The next lowest offer will only be evaluated if the aforementioned quote is not found technically acceptable (and so on). Only one award will be made under this solicitation based on availability of funding.

In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

(a) Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Specification Sheet.

(b) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.

(c) Submit Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.

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.

(x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on Sam.gov by the time quotes are due.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See attached clauses for additional applicable clauses.

(xiv) All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Specialist, via email to dilynn.rogers@usda.gov by 1 September 2023. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Quotes are due on 5 September 2023 NLT 10am EST by email to, Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@usda.gov.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

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