This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 no other
written solicitation will be issued.
Solicitation 12805B20Q0079 is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation document and
incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect at this current time.
This is a small business set aside under NAICS code 334614. The small business size standard is
750 employees. Only small business can participate in this solicitation. Verification of business
size will be completed via the vendor's SAM registration.
The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center is requesting quotes on the following contract line items:
1. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committe (IACUC) Protocol Software - 1 year
2. (Option Line Item) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committe (IACUC) Protocol Software - Option Year 1
3. (Option Line Item) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committe (IACUC) Protocol Software - Option Year 2
4. (Option Line Item) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committe (IACUC) Protocol Software - Option Year 3
5. (Option Line Item) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committe (IACUC) Protocol Software - Option Year 4
The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center IACUC Protocol Software Requirements are listed on the
attached document labeled, IACUC Software Requirements Statement.
Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
Provision 52.212.2 Applies. The government will award a contract resulting form this solicitation
to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to
the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be sued to
evaluate offers:
1. Price
2. Technical Capability
3. Past Performance
Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are of more significance than price.
Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes ore Executive Orders-
Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
All requests for information regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to
James Porter at [email protected] no later than 1600 CDT on 7/27/2020.
2/26/2019.
Quotes are due to James Porter via email at [email protected]. Offers are due by 07/27/2020
by 1600 CDT. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management at SAM.gov at the time
of solicitation closing to be considered for this award. Offerors must return the following to be
considered for this award:
1. Standard Form 18 - Request for Quote (Attached to Solicitation): Must fill out blocks 11e
(unit price), 11f (amount), 12a-f, 14, 15, and 16a-c.
Primary Point of Contact.: James Porter,
Contract Specialist [email protected]
Place of Contract Performance:
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center Clay Center, Nebraska 68933 United States