Testing and Evaluation of Riding Mower Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS)

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 a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) intends to procure testing and evaluation of riding mower roll-over protective structures (ROPS) in accordance with attached requirement document. The testing and evaluation of riding mower roll-over protective structures (ROPS) must be provided on an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity basis, with firm fixed-price task orders for individual requirements.Delivery and acceptance shall be to the CPSC point of contact in accordance with Local

Clause 1 B for the delivery of any items to CPSC.The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jul 2021), applies to this acquisition. In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.212-1, the quote must prominently display the offeror's Taxpayer Identification number, CAGE code and DUNS number, as well as contact information for the offeror's point of contact for the quote. A valid SAM.gov registration is required for award.Additional instructions to offerors on requirements and submission are included in the Performance Work Statement.Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2021), if the annual SAM registration has not been completed. If the SAM registration has been completed, Offerors shall only submit paragraph (b) if there are applicable exceptions to the current registration.The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018), applies to this acquisition.The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2021), applies to this acquisition. All clauses have been selected in the Performance Work Statement. All additional requires clauses, terms and conditions are included in the Performance Work Statement.Questions on this requirement are due no later than August 26, 2021 at 1:00pm Eastern.Quotes are due via email to DBraswell@cpsc.gov no later than September 15, 2021 at 12:00pm Eastern.