PIT Tags - Franklin, ME

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires (11,500) Biomark PIT Tags with software - Brand Name or Equal per the attached Specifications at the –

Delivery: USDA-ARS-National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center (NCWMAC) 25 Salmon Farm Rd

Franklin, ME 04634

In accordance with the procedures in FAR Part 5 and 12, this Request for Quotes (RFQ), number 1232SA25Q0651, is available through electronic commerce via the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov. This RFQ is being issued as a Small Business Set Aside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.

To be considered for award, vendors must provide a quote on company letterhead (or similar markings, clearly identifying vendor name and address) with the subject solicitation number detailing the item description, unit price per item, total price, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.

Vendors must provide pricing for each line item. Quotes must include pricing for each line item. Failure to provide all information may result in a quote being determined as non-responsive without discussion. All responsible sources who submit a timely and complete quote will be considered for award.

The government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. The award shall be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply. All technical questions or questions regarding the Statement of Work must be submitted by email to melissa.santos@usda.gov. The final day for question submission is Tuesday, August 26, 2025 12PM CDT. The Government intends to award one Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply. Technically acceptable is defined as the quoter’s ability to meet all the requirements identified in the Specifications and quoter’s demonstrated ability to perform the contract successfully through Past Performance. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: (1) Technical Capability, and (2) Price.

Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.SAM.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award. Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are FREE, official websites of the United States government.

Quotes are due no later than Thursday, August 28, 2025 4:00PM CDT. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to melissa.santos@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.