***Amendment 0003***

This solicitation has been cancelled in its entirety.     

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  **Amendment 0002**

Receipt of Quotes: The hour and date for receipt of quotes remains at January 31, 2025 4pm ET.

This amendment updates Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of the Performance Work Statement; a column with the square footage of the buildings has been added to the tables. 

For convenience, essential changes on the revised RFQ pages are indicated by a vertical line in the margin where lines or paragraphs were changed or added to the previous issue. However, all portions of the revised pages will apply whether changes have or have not been indicated.

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***** Amendment 0001*****

Receipt of Quotes: The hour and date for receipt of quotes remains at January 31, 2025 4pm ET.

No changes have been made to the RFQ. The purpose of this amendment is to notify interested vendors that a coordinated site visit has been scheduled for 9am ET on January 17, 2025. ALL OFFERORS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE VISIT MUST EMAIL AMANDA SOMERVILLE WITH ATTENDEES NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION AT AMANDA.SOMERVILLE@USDA.GOV NO LATER THAN JANUARY 16, 2025 2PM ET IN ORDER TO BE AUTHORIZED FOR ENTRY. 

Third Party: If you have given a copy of this solicitation to someone else, please forward this amendment accordingly.

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Original Solicitation

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.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires monthly and quarterly pest control services at multiple locations in Tifton, Georgia; Tift county.

In accordance with the procedures in FAR Part 5 and 12, this Request for Quotes (RFQ), number 12405B25Q0068, is available through electronic commerce via the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. This RFQ is being issued as a total set aside for small business under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 561710, Exterminating and Pest Control Services. The applicable small business size standard is $17.5 million. The resulting purchase order will be a firm-fixed price type and include a 1-year base period and four (4) 1-year option periods; to be exercised at the Government’s discretion.

The resulting award will include five (5) line items incorporating the attached Performance Work Statement (“PWS for RFQ.pdf”), terms, and conditions as listed below:

Line Item 0001 – Base Year Pest Control Services (2/17/2025 through 1/31/2026). 12 months. The first month will be prorated for services 2/17/2025 to 2/28/2025; following months will include all days in the month.

Line Item 1001 – Option Year I Pest Control Services (2/1/2026 through 1/31/2027).12 months.

Line Item 2001 – Option Year II Pest Control Services (2/1/2027 through 1/31/2028).12 months.

Line Item 3001 – Option Year III Pest Control Services (2/1/2028 through 1/31/2029).12 months.

Line Item 4001 – Option Year IV Pest Control Services (2/1/2029 through 1/31/2030).12 months.

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.

This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02 dated January 3, 2025. Applicable provisions and clauses are provided in attachment “PandC.pdf.”

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 (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made util