68 -- Herbicide

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation AG-4660-S-06-0010 will be issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-09. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 325320 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This acquisition is set-aside for small business. The contractor shall provide the following contract line: Item 0001 Tahoe 4E Herbicide (triclopyr ester) Forestry Use, 2.5 gallon container or equal -162 EA . (Total 405 gallons) The anticipated award is 05/22/2006. The government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation that provides the lowest price offeror. Delivery required within 14 days after receipt of contract. FOB Destination - Point of delivery and acceptance is USDA-Forest Service-Savannah River, 1-mile inside Aiken Barricade, SRS, Bldg 760-15G, Aiken, SC 29802. For delivery/service 72 hours notification is required to process any security badge requests for U.S. Citizens and up to 30 days could be required for non-U.S. citizens. All deliveries must enter through S.C. State Highway 19 Aiken/New Ellenton Savannah River Site security entrance barricade. Delivery personnel must have access to all compartments of the delivery vehicle and allow security personnel to search the vehicle. All Contractors will require a security badge for entry to the Site. To obtain a badge, the contractor will receive a general visitor/contractor safety/security briefing at the 703-46A badge office. Allow at least 1-2 hours for badge processing. The badge office hours are Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Fridays, the badge office closes at 3:00 p.m. Contractors should arrive at least 1 hour prior to closing time to ensure adequate processing time. This briefing will be delivered using the touch screen computer stations in the badge office. Note: The Contractor must be capable of off-loading material. No loading dock is available. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this request for quotation and are incorporated by reference and/or full text as required. FAR 52.212.-1 (no addenda), FAR52.212-4 (no addenda), and with in FAR 52.212.-5, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33 and 52.204-7. The Contractor is to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, with its offer. Offerors must register on this website in order to receive notification of changes to the solicitation. The offeror is responsible for monitoring this site for release of the solicitation and any subsequent postings. All interested parties must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration as prescribed by FAR Clause 52.204-7. CCR can be obtained by accessing the Internet or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000. Contractor needs to have completed annual representation and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov/orca . Request for Quote are due no later than 4:00p.m. (EST), 05/10/2006.Quotes may be received by mail or FAX. Mail- USDA Forest Service, P.O. Box 700, New Ellenton, SC 29809, FAX- +1 (555) 000-0000. For any additional information regarding this solicitation, contact Jada Law +1 (555) 000-0000 or Margie Yeaton +1 (555) 000-0000.