This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (RFQ) for DNA extraction and genotyping services for cotton in support of the USDA Southeast Area. The acquisition is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is ****, with a small business size standard of $19 million. Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive. Technical acceptability and past performance will be evaluated. Delivery is F. O. B. destination to USDA-ARS Genomics and Bioinformatics Research Unit, Raleigh, NC. Service Contract Labor Standards may apply. Invoices must be submitted via the Electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Questions are due by March 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Agency protests can be filed with the contracting officer or the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests.
The period of performance for this contract is from March 26, 2026, to March 25, 2027. The delivery date for the services is March 25, 2027.
The bid notice states that payment will be made in arrears pursuant to the clause at FAR ****(i)(1) items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract. Payment will not be made for services in advance of delivery.
The bid notice states that award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, evaluated 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.
The bid notice states that offerors, or the product or service, are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.
The bid notice mentions that failure on the part of the contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of the clause regarding antidiscrimination and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) compliance may be grounds for the contracting officer to terminate this contract for default.
The bid notice indicates that questions shall be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * and are due no later than March 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. For agency protests, the notice states that protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR ****.
