Marine Cargo Survey Services in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Amendment A01 Posted 4/15/2023. The purpose of this amendment is to make changes to the Standard Form 1449 (SF-1449), RFQ, USDA Past Performance Rating Form, and to update the KC-337 Rate Schedule form for the 40-foot container. This form was attached erroneously as a SF-1449. Therefore this amendment corrects that attachment with the proper document. The solicitation due date has been changed to April 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m central.

Offerors must acknowledge this amendment when submitting their proposal and Standard Form 1449 (SF-1449). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) requests quotations from responsible sources to provide marine cargo discharge/delivery survey services in Democratc Republic of the Congo. The services will include surveys of containerized, bulk, and breakbulk commodities for food assistance programs. It is the intention of the Government to award a firm-fixed price contract to one firm for this country. Please also note the following:

• Please ensure that you read the RFQ solicitation in its entirety. Failure to provide all required elements as indicated in the solicitation will result in the quote being excluded from consideration for award. • Past performance ratings should be submitted directly to the Contract Officer from a third party. • A signed SF1449 must be submitted with your quote. • Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted to Travis Cathey (travis.cathey@usda.gov) by Monday, April 8, 2024, at 12:00pm CST. Questions will be answered and posted by Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 5:00pm CST.