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This is being re-solicited unrestricted for Full and Open competition to identify if there are any domestic end-product items that will meet Technical Acceptability. Statement of Requirement See Attachment 2 – Specifications. Schedule of Items See Attachment 1 – SF-1449. Vendors who have the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit quotes in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. Technical Data - Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources: Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting. Attachment 2 – Specifications Solicitation Information Award Type It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price contract will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items. Evaluation and Basis for Award The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Technical Approach: The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the vendor to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All vendors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated: Ability of the vendor to meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed in the Specifications. Price: The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in this Request for Quote. Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The vendor’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable. Past Performance: The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system: Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms. Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record. Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior. Evaluation Method: Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable vendor that can meet or exceed all salient characteristics in the Specifications and who submits all required information and documentation requested in the solicitation. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest priced quote not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced quote until the lowest price, technically acceptable quote with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified. In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item(s), description, price, PLACE of MANUFACTURE,...