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12639524Q0021- Swine Carcass Arm Carts

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

2. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05.

3. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Swine Carcass Arm Carts for The U.S. National Veterinary Stockpile (NVS). The government intends to award one firm-fixed price purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. This procurement is set-aside for small business only. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,250.

4. Supplies Required

Twenty (20) Swine Carcass Carts

5. Product Specifications

We have specific requirement for the specifications on these carts due to the harsh conditions and weight of animals. Please provide additional information If offering alternate options outside of the specifications listed below:

Specifications:

• Self-propelled swine carcass cart that securely lifts, loads, transports, and removes large dead pigs directly from the ground onto the device.

• Equipped to allow easy loading and off-loading of heavy pig carcasses from the barn to the disposal site.

• Capable of being operated with a single operator.

• Capable of lifting pigs weighing 150-900 pounds directly from the ground from pens, or crates.

• Easy steering and 180 degrees turning radius.

• Low maintenance tires; flat proof.

• Equipped with variable speed options with forward and reverse.

• Equipped with rechargeable battery (s) and battery charger.

• Easily maneuverable through the tightest turns, corners, narrow alleyways, aisle’s, pen’s, and corridors.

• Navigates around obstacles in any confirmed space without any risk or harm to the operator, equipment, or barn.

• Capable of maneuvering ramps, slight grades, and tight turns/curves.

6. Delivery/ Packaging

FOB destination to:

APHIS Warehouse

3500 E 149th St

Suite 300

Kansas City, MO 64147

7. Award shall be made to the responsible quoter conforming to the solicitation and who will be most advantageous to the Government. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) Technical Acceptability (2) Delivery and (3) price.

8. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

52.204-7, System for Award Management (oct 2018)

52.204-16, “Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting” (Aug 2020)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) – Please fill out certification in attachment NDAA 889

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. (Jun 2020)

52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items” (Feb 2021) - The offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at http://www.sam.gov/portal.

9. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-18, “Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance” (Aug 2020)

52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Jun 2016)

52.212‐4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (Oct 2018)

52.232-40, “Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors” Dec 2013

52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders” (Jan 2021)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212‐5 are applicable:

(4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note)

(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

(26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

(27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

(28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan2020) (E.O.13126).

(30)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

(32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

(48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

10. All quoters shall submit the following:

• Quote – Please include shipping cost and delivery lead time


• Specifications of trailer being offered


• SAM Registration Information/DUNS number


• Filled out 52.204-24 Certification (NDAA 889) found in attachment.

11. Submission shall be EMAILED ONLY to Linda W. Washington, the Contract Specialist, at linda.w.washington@usda.gov. Quotes are due no later than May 1st, 2024 at 1 pm eastern standard time. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212‐1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing ONLY via e‐mail to Linda W. Washington, the contract specialist.

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