This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this Notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotes are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12612120Q0007 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-05. This solicitation will be 100% Total Full and Open. The associated NAICS code is 112111, with a size standard $1MIL and the PSC code is 8820

This acquisition is for the following items as identified in the Contract Line Item

18 Holstein Calves - Either bull calves or heifer calves but all 18 must be of the same gender. CD calves given electrolytes for first 48h then can be transitioned to milk replacer. Must be BVDB Ab and Ag negative. Colostrum deprived calves reduces the variability in immunological studies. Isolation of individual calves in hutches, and limiting physical contact between calves. Due to the nature of colostrum deprived calves, transport duration to NADC should not exceed 3 hours. Strict dietary, treatment and intervention protocols are required for these studies as well. These requirements include calves must be housed individually without physical contact with other calves, calves must receive electrolytes rather than milk replacer for the first 48 h after birth, and all calves must be at least a month of age. Calves will be raised by the vendor and delivered to NADC at the specified age of 3-4 weeks. Calves will be delivered the week of June 1st, 2020 .Colostrum deprived calves reduces the variability in immunological studies. Isolation of individual calves. In hutches, and limiting physical contact between calves. Due to the nature of colostrum deprived .Calves, transport duration to NADC should not exceed 3 hours. Strict dietary, treatment and Intervention protocols are required for these studies as well. These requirements include calves must be housed individually without physical contact with other calves, calves must receive electrolytes rather than milk replacer for the first 48 h after birth, and all calves must be at least a month of age. Calves will be raised by the vendor and delivered to NADC at the specified age of 3-4 weeks. Receiving all calves from the same vendor decreases the variability among individual animals because they will have all been exposed to the same environment. This is very important because we are using these animals in immunological studies which are very sensitive to animal to animal variation.

To be eligible, all vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A vendor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register in SAM. Vendor must include their DUNS# on their capability statements.

The NAICS code for the expected acquisition is 112111, with a Size Standard of $1 MIL and the PSC Code is 8820. Any subsequent procurement will be conducted as a commercial item purchased in accordance with FAR Part 12 and as a Simplified Acquisition Procedure in accordance with FAR Part 13.

The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS Ames, IA and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of the Firm Fixed Price Contract.

Submitting a Quote:

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) numbers is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their DUNS # on their quote.

Invoices are to be submitted and payments will be made through the IPP system.

Vendors must be register or register in the IPP system.

Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on SF-18 (SEE ATTACHED).The quote should include all fees, delivery charges and or surcharges.

Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes in writing on the sf-18 to [email protected] by no later than MAY 20, 2020 at 12:00pm Central Standard Time

Questions in regards to this combined synopsis must be submitted through email and are due no later than 12:00pm CST on MAY 18 2020. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation