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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF APRIL 11, 2020 SAM #6708
SOURCES SOUGHT

Q -- Twenty-two (22) units of maternal boar semen (52 doses per unit)

Notice Date
4/9/2020 12:33:51 PM
 
Notice Type
Sources Sought
 
NAICS
541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
 
Contracting Office
USDA ARS PA RRVARC FARGO ND 58102 USA
 
ZIP Code
58102
 
Solicitation Number
126612-20-QSS-00BH
 
Response Due
4/16/2020 3:00:00 PM
 
Archive Date
05/01/2020
 
Point of Contact
Barney Helton, Phone: 402-762-4145, Fax: Not accepted
 
E-Mail Address
Barney.Helton@usda.gov
(Barney.Helton@usda.gov)
 
Small Business Set-Aside
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
 
Description
This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY.� The USDA-ARS currently intends to award a contract for 22 units of maternal boar semen (52 doses per unit) on a SOLE SOURCE basis but is seeking vendors that may be able to perform this requirement in order to support a competitive procurement.� Accordingly, the USDA highly encourages all interested businesses (large and small) to respond to this sources sought synopsis. The proposed sole source fixed-price contract with an estimated contract value not to exceed $25,000 per contract award year to DNA Genetics for 22 units of maternal boar semen (52 doses per unit) from DNA Genetics proprietary germplasm.� This germplasm is required to maintain continuity of research.� Due to the remote location of the research facility and the limited shelf-life of semen samples, it is a critical requirement that the supplier of this DNA Genetics proprietary germplasm must be able to ensure timely delivery under all weather conditions. The statutory authority for the sole source procurement is 10 United States Code 2304(c)(1) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements).� This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future.� This notice does not commit the USDA to contract for any supply or service.� Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this source sought notice.� The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.� Submittals will not be returned to the responder.� A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.� However, if a competitive solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry.� It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement.� In response to this sources sought, please provide: � Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition and identify alternatives or solution solutions. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion. � Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or a small business), and if applicable, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. � Information to help determine if the requirement (item or service) is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.
 
Web Link
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e2f8b7b7d1a340bab1089aac0887b7a4/view)
 
Place of Performance
Address: Clay Center, NE 68933, USA
Zip Code: 68933
Country: USA
 
Record
SN05616905-F 20200411/200409230153 (samdaily.us)
 
Source
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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