Support Services for Germplasm Resource Information Network (GRIN) Global.

AMENDMENT 0001 - Attachment 2 Questions and Answers added to attachments. No other changes made. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B24Q0054 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-03. (iv) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Germplasm Resources Laboratory (NGRL) located in Beltsville, MD requires a Contractor to provide scientific software testing, technical writing/documentation and technical/scientific training assistance to the Germplasm Resource Information Network (GRIN) Global project.

See attached document (Attachment 1) (v) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 611430 and the small business size standard is $15.0. (vi) Place of service/delivery and acceptance: 10300 Baltimore Ave BLDG 0004 Beltsville, Marland 20705 and is FOB destination. (vii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (viii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applies to this acquisition.

Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (Quote on company letterhead) detailing the description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. (b) Submit SAM.gov UEI# with quotation.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit all items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. (ix) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due. (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Additional clauses included as attachment: Contract Terms and Conditions (xii) Quoted prices must include all applicable costs including FOB shipping costs. (xii) Quotes are due on 3/21/2024 at 2:00 PM EST by email to Jennifer Peterson at Jennifer.L.Peterson@usda.gov. (xiv) Jennifer Peterson may be reached at Jennifer.L.Peterson@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 3/18/2024 by 2:00 PM EST.