Repair Large Grain Mixer in Clay Center, NE
ID: 12805B24Q0470Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PA AAO ACQ/PER PROPFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (J037)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/229fe02e9cb041fca61f6627a01fb060/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service, is seeking to repair a large grain mixer in Clay Center, Nebraska. The large grain mixer is located at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center and requires parts and repairs. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 811310, which covers Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The procurement is set-aside for 100% Total Small Business and follows the FAR Subpart 12.6 procedures for evaluation and solicitation for commercial items. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. The evaluation process will utilize Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) factors, with a focus on documented experience and references. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist, Mr. David Hildebrand, by 12:00 PM (CST) on August 2, 2024. For further information or site visit arrangements, contact Mr. David Hildebrand at david.hildebrand@usda.gov.

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