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 no other written solicitation will be issued. Solicitation 12653819Q0014 is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73.

This is a small business set aside under NAICS code 311224. The small business size standard is 1000 employees. Only small business can participate in this solicitation. Verification of business size will be completed via the vendor's SAM registration.

The USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) requires onsite delivery of Soybean Meal.  For historical reference; In 2018, USMARC used approximately 685 tons of Soybean Meal.  The selected offeror(s) will be awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract covering a period of one year to supply USMARC with Soybean Meal as requested using a written Delivery Order.  USMARC anticipates product cost variations due to fluctuating market prices.  Vendors wishing to compete for this contract must provide a firm fixed dollar amount (basis) per ton plus/minus Soybean Meal Futures Price.   All transportation costs shall be considered inclusive in this price.  IDIQ holder(s) will be paid the Soybean Meal Futures Price per ton on day of delivery plus/minus their basis quoted for this award.   

Product Specifications; IDIQ Quote Sheet, and terms & conditions are attached for review and return.

Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

Provision 52.212.2 Applies. The government will award a contract resulting form this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Price
2. Technical Capability
3. Past Performance

Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are of more significance than price.

Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes ore Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

All requests for information regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Daniel Kinney at [email protected] no later than 1200 CST on 3/14/2019.

Quotes are due to Daniel Kinney via email at [email protected]. Offers are due by 03/18/2019 by 1200 CST.  Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management at SAM.gov at the time of solicitation closing to be considered for this award. Offerors must return the following to be considered for this award:

1.  IDIQ Quote Sheet