# Bull Semen Collection and Sorting

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12805b25q0083

- Solicitation number: 12805B25Q0083
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Integrated Breeders Service Plus, LLC
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS PA Aao Acq/Per Prop (12805B)
- NAICS: 1121 Cattle Ranching and Farming
- Product or service code: AA12 Agriculture R&D Services; Agricultural Research And Services; Applied Research
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Las Cruces, New Mexico
- County: Doña Ana County (FIPS 35013). https://abierto.us/counties/dona-ana-county-nm-35013
- City: Las Cruces. https://abierto.us/cities/las-cruces-nm-3539380
- First posted: January 9, 2025
- Last posted: January 9, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/92e851ffa5844de8a71b1495b859030a/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item 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 12805B25Q0083 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. The associated NAICS Code is 112111 and the Small Business Size Standard is $2.5. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area in Las Cruces, NM has a requirement for bull semen collection and sortng. This a total small business set-aside. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:

PA RANGE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH 17000 Jornada Road Las Cruces, NM 88012 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Reference the attached RFQ submission document section 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 4:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before January 14, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Integrated Breeders Service Plus, LLC (UEI PMDXEWHQ7DU3)
- Contract: 12805B25P0034, purchase order
- Obligated: $20,083.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 5 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 12805B25Q0083 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 12805B (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12805B25P0034_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- January 9, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice 92e851ffa5844de8a71b1495b859030a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/92e851ffa5844de8a71b1495b859030a/view

## Points of contact

- James Porter, james.porter@usda.gov

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