This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. It is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the installation of low profile utility bodies on two government-provided 2024 Dodge Ram **** 4x4 dual rear wheel chassis. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside. Quotations are due by April 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time and should be emailed to ***@***. *. * period of performance is from April 14, 2026, to July 10, 2026. The government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Questions are due by March 30, 2026. Agency protests can be filed with the contracting officer or the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests.
The US Department of Agriculture requires delivery of all items within 60 business days after award. Early deliveries will be accepted. The period of performance is from 04/14/2026 to 07/10/2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, it mentions that payment will be made by the government and refers to various FAR clauses related to payment.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the warranty terms. However, it incorporates by reference various FAR clauses that may cover warranty provisions.
The government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability. Should the lowest priced offer not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced offer until the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.
To be considered acceptable, the quote must show the ability of the offeror to meet the schedule requirements listed in the Statement of Work (SOW), provide proof of certified technicians, and a detailed explanation of any requirement listed in the SOW that cannot be successfully accomplished by the offeror.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties. However, it mentions that failure on the part of the contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of the clause regarding antidiscrimination and DEI compliance may be grounds for the contracting officer to terminate the contract for default.
The bid notice indicates that sample submission is not required (FALSE).
The bid notice mentions that protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR **** formal agency protests, the agency's goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.
