# Electrical Control Panel for Marel D166 Plucker Machine Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12405b24q0196 - Solicitation number: 12405B24Q0196 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation (first published as sources sought) - Status: Awarded to Marel, Inc. - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Agricultural Research Service - Contracting office: USDA ARS Sea Aao Acq/Per Prop (12405B) - NAICS: 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing - Product or service code: 3590 Miscellaneous Service and Trade Equipment - County: Hall County (FIPS 13139). https://abierto.us/counties/hall-county-ga-13139 - City: Gainesville. https://abierto.us/cities/gainesville-ga-1331908 - First posted: May 15, 2024 - Last posted: May 24, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/157a4621d5864a27a3191f2c29ae6017/view ## Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation number is 12405B24Q0196 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-04. The USDA, ARS, in Athens, GA requires an Electrical control panel to power (12) motors to operate the D166 plucker machine, per the attached specifications. Please include the solicitation number, 12405B24Q0196, in all email communications, or your quote may not be considered. **DELIVERY ADDRESS:** USDA-ARS, 950 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30605. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. **REJECTION OF QUOTATION:** Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. **QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE:** any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. **PAYMENT:** Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.sam.gov. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. All questions regarding this solicitation should be emailed to the Contracting Officer no later than 4:00PM CST on May 24, 2024. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material and capabilities of the offeror’s equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 4:00 p.m. central standard time, May 29, 2024. Quotations are to be addressed to Jessica Pacheco, Contract Specialist, at jessica.pacheco@usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contract Specialist by email. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Marel, Inc. (UEI CGUCRLRKSMP3) - Contract: 12405B24P0162, purchase order - Obligated: $19,920.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received - Link: solicitation number 12405B24Q0196 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 12405B (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12405B24P0162_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - May 15, 2024: Sources sought, due May 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice bd99a9efa70d4618b46e8ef95f13ef8a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bd99a9efa70d4618b46e8ef95f13ef8a/view - May 22, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due May 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 5fc827436960433a831f2418feb2faed. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5fc827436960433a831f2418feb2faed/view - May 24, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due May 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 157a4621d5864a27a3191f2c29ae6017. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/157a4621d5864a27a3191f2c29ae6017/view ## Points of contact - Jessica P. Pacheco, jessica.pacheco@usda.gov, 6626865414 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/12405b24q0196.