This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemental and additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be used. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation number is RFQ-R8-04-13. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-23. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification 2879 and size standard is 500 employees. The USDA, Forest Services is soliciting for the acquisition of the following herbicides/pesticides: Item no. (1a) - Glyphosate 4#/gallon (no surfactant) 1125 gallons (2.5 gallon containers - 2 per box) OR Item no. (1b) Glyphosate 5.4#/gallon (no surfactant) 840 gallons (2.5 gallon containers - 2 per box) OR Item no. (1c) a mix of the 2 formulations yielding the equivalent poundage of a.e. (4500 lbs). Item no. (2) - Velpar L (product specific; no substitutions) 750 gallons (2.5 gallon container, 2 per per box). Item no. (3) - Arsenal Applicators Concentrate (4 lb a.e./gal; product specific; no substitutions) 275 gallons (1 quart container, 4 per box). Item no. (4) - Arsenal (2 lb a.e./gal; product specific; no substitutions) 550 gallons (1 quart container, 4 per box). Item no. (5) Triclopyr amine (3# a.e./gal in water solution) 1650 gallons or equivalent amount of a.e. (4900 lbs ai) in alternative formulations (2.5 gal containers - 2 per box). Item no. (6) Triclopyr ester (4# a.e./gal) 1775 gallons or equivalent amount of a.e. (7100# a.e.) in alternative formulation (2.5 gallon containers - 2 per box). Products 2-4 are product specific (to meet Environment Protection Agency (EPA) labeling requirements), and package sizes are specific to meet desired storage and safety standards during use. While other products or packaging is available they are unacceptable due to either to regulatory or safety constraints.Products 1a and lb are equivalent products, calculations reflecting the fact that different formulators package at different rates of active ingredient per gallon. Either rate per gallon is acceptable if tendered product is labeled for forestry use and the formulation contains no surfactant. Packaging other than 2 per box is acceptable but 2.5 gallon/container is the maximum volume container acceptable. Proposed working for the quote would be "Glyphosate as a solution in water without surfactant - 4500 lbs a.i. as either 1125 gallons of a 4# a.i./gal formulation, 840 gallons of a 5.4 lb a.i./gal formulation, or a combination of the two formulation weights resulting in a total weight of a.i. of 4500 lbs (2.5 gallon containers - 2 per box). Must be labeled for forestry use." Quoters may submit a quote on Items 1a, lb or lc. (Separate listings are given to allow purchase of existing 4#a.i../gal stock or to procure appropriate 5.4# a.i./gal products). Product 5 is triclopyr amine formulated in water solution. A total of 1650 galls of the 3# a.e./gallon formulations (traditional formulation = 4900 lbs a.e.) is estimated for need. This may be filled as 3# a.e./gal formulated product or as the equivalent poundage of a.e. in any product formulated at a different rate of a.e./gal. Product 6 is triclopyr ester formulated in appropriate solution (and potentially including surfactant). A total of 1775 gallons of the 4# a.e./gal formulation (traditional formulation = 7100 lbs a.e.) is estimated as needed. This may be filled as 3# a.e./gal formulated product or as the equivalent poundage of a.e. in product formulated at a different rate of a.e./gal. EPA requires that products be labeled for "site" of application. Any product purchased from proposed contract must have appropriate labeling to permit forest, right-of-way, or wildlife site use. Quoters must provide products meeting this label constraints or product will be returned at contractor's expense. All quantities are estimated. No obligation will exist until the Government places an order. Orders will be made by credit card only. Quoters must be set-up to receive payments by credit card. Orders placed against the proposed contract must be delivered to one or a combination of the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. A receipt of all orders placed under the proposed contract must be mailed to the Purchaser and Contracting Officer. The proposed contract starting time will be on or around August 1, 2004. Period of performance is one (1) year from date of contract award. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial applies without addenda. Quoters may submit a price for each item. Prices should not include the cost of shipment. Award will be made to a responsible contractor whose offer is the lowest, acceptable price and most advantageous to the Government. Award will be made on one or more items. Offers shall include a complete copy of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with quotes. Under the FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies without any addenda to the clause to this acquisition. The FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The successful offer(s) shall comply with FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) and FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Regulations (2003) prior to contract award. The FAR clause and provisions can be access via Internet at www.arnet.gov/far.html. Submit written quotations to the USDA, Forest Service, Attn: Kay Matthews/RFQ-R8-04-13, 1720 Peachtree Road, NW, Room 876S, Atlanta, GA 30309 at COB June 25, 2004. Quotations need to be submitted in an envelope and address properly for identification purposes. Do not fax your quotations. No paper solicitation will be issued. Contact Kay Matthews for any information at
+1 (555) 000-0000 or Paul Mistretta for technical information at
+1 (555) 000-0000. For award information, interested quoters may access the website http://www.fedbizopps.gov.
