Autoclave Services Contract

   **************Bid Date Extension to March 28, 2019***************The Eastern Business Service Center (EBSC) is issuing RFQ 12305B19Q0004 as a Request for quotations and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 2019-001 and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. EBSC anticipates the need for PREVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT OF UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS & CAGE WASHERS Systems Services over a period of 5 years for conducting research. The award will be for the period starting approximately April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023 for a fixed price type contract.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811219; small business size standard is $20.5 mil.QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE any freight or shipping, as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. Delivery to: USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD.EVALUATION & AWARD FACTORS-The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded

to the responsible party whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined a best value to the government.WWW.SAM.GOV, VENDORS MUST HAVE A RECORD SHOWING "ACTIVE" IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AWARDDOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead explaining technical approach, Unit and total price(s) and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; 2) at least 3 to 5 references. (Government references preferred). Include the email address of the person to be contacted; and 3) a completed copy of the provisions FAR 52.212.3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer.REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.THIS PROCUREMENT REQUIRES THE USE OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRODUCTS ARE REASONABLY AVAILABLE, MEET AGENCY OR RELEVANT INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND ARE REASONABLY PRICED. WHERE AVAILABLE, THESE PRODUCTS SHOULD FIRST BE ACQUIRED FROM AMONG QUALIFIED PRODUCTS THAT FALL UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF ITEMS DESIGNATED THROUGH THE FEDERAL BIOBASED PRODUCTS PREFERRED PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (FB4P).Any additional amendments and/or documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at Fed Biz Opps. Quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any.Furnish Quotes to Mark O Volk, Contracting Officer, Mark.Volk@ars.usda.gov.