Notice of Intent: The USDA, ARS, SEA intends to procure a John Deere 1705 Twin Row 6 x 2 planter. This planter is being purchased to modify an existing John Deere planter for our research with peanuts, therefore it must be John Deere so the parts are interchangeable. The planter is SeedStar ready which is compatable with the wiring of our existing John Deere tractors. Pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will satisfy agency Requirements.

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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-4431-S-15-0037 and is issued as an Invitation for Bid, (IFB). This solicitation is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83.

The award will be for a John Deere 1705 Twin Row 6x2 planter set on 36 inches. The planter must be equipped with the following equipment:

John Deere 1705 planter
36 inch row spacing
Two vacuum blower
Granular chemical
Variable drive w/one hydraulic motor
Pro-Shaft drive
Tru-Vee openers with single walking gauge wheels
Steel scrapers
2.0 bushel seed hoppers
Pneumatic down force system
Rubber tire closing system
Regular seed tube with AccuCount sensor
Large cell edible bean seed metering disk
Set-up and delivered to our National Soil Dynamics Lab in Auburn Al.

 

 

 

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN BID: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Bid on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) web site at www.sam.gov.
INVITATION FOR BIDS: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the bid without further discussions. All responsible small business sources may submit an offer and will be considered.
The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies, with the following clauses 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award, and 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Bio based Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Bio based Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS.
DELIVERY: FOB Destination. Deliver to USDA, ARS, Auburn AL. 36832. BID PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees.
PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer.
Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting their bid. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov.
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; and (ii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical requirements are more important than price. Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government.
The government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material and capabilities of the offerors equipment. All sources wishing to furnish a bid must respond by no later than 4:00 p.m. central standard time, July 27, 2015. Bids are to be addressed to, the Contract Specialist, USDA, ARS, WBSC, P. O. Box 225, 141 Experiment Station Road, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225 or e-mailed to: [email protected].
 
FACSIMILE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

 

Bid Protests Not Available