68--Pheromone - FOB - BLM - Montana

This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals that are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Firm fixed-price offers are requested under this Request for Quotation (RFQ), number L12PS01050. This document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-60. This solicitation is set-aside for small business under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325320. The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside. However, all business concerns are encouraged to respond. If a fair and reasonable quote is NOT received by a responsible and responsive Small Business concern, all quotes received from all business concerns will be considered without further notice. LINE ITEM 0001 MCH Bubble Caps Quantity 8,000-9,000 each Quantities are approximate depending on funding Delivery Date of 8/24/12 Price to include Delivery to Butte, MT 59701 LINE ITEM 0002 Anti Aggregant/Repellent Pheremone Pouches for Mountain Pine Beetles 7 gm, Quantity 3,000 each Quantities are approximate depending on funding Delivery Date of 8/24/12 Price to include Delivery to Butte, MT 59701 LINE ITEM 0003 Douglas-fir Beetle Funnel Trap Bait - Quantity 100 each Quantities are approximate depending on funding Delivery Date of 8/24/12 Price to include Delivery to Butte, MT 59701 Required Delivery Date: August 24, 2012 Packaging Requirements: Standard commercial practice. The delivery address is Bureau of Land Management, Butte Field Office, 106 North Parkmont, Butte, MT 59701 The FOB point will be destination. FOB Destination means that all costs for transportation or freight from the shipping point shall be paid by the Contractor and included in the unit price. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (paragraph (b) following clauses apply; FAR 52.219-6; FAR 52.219-28; FAR 52.222-3; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies; FAR 52.225-5; FAR 52.232-33); FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52-211-5 Materials Requirements; FAR 52.223-3 Alt. 1 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data; FAR 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. Clause Title: Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (August 2009) Implemented 5/2011 ________________________________________ All payment requests must be submitted by Suppliers electronically through The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service (FMS), in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB), a fiscal agent of the U.S. Treasury, is offering the IPP service for use by Federal government agencies and their suppliers at no charge. The IPP facilitates the conversion of paper-based processes to electronic interactions by providing a Web-based portal for easy data access at no charge to Agencies and their Suppliers. NOTE: The Internet Payment Platform (IPP) is the Department of the Interior (DOI) preferred method of submitting invoices for payment. Payment requests means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Supplier. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), Payment Documentation and Process, and FAR 52.232-25. Suppliers can enroll to access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment by going to the website @ https://www.ipp.gov/. Supplier assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the FBMS Customer Support Desk at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov . If your firm is unable to comply with using IPP for submitting invoices for payment due to lack of an account with a financial institution; a physical or mental disability; a geographic, language, or literacy barrier; or a financial hardship, then you must inform the contracting officer orally or in writing. Clause Title: Prohibition on Text Messaging and Using Electronic Equipment Supplied by the Government while Driving (October 2009) ________________________________________ Prohibition on Text Messaging and Using Electronic Equipment Supplied by the Government while Driving (October 2009) Executive Order 13513 , Federal Leadership On Reducing Text Messaging While Driving , was signed by President Barack Obama on October 1, 2009 (Ref: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-24203.pdf). This Executive Order introduces a Federal Government-wide prohibition on the use of text messaging while driving on official business or while using Government-supplied equipment. Additional guidance enforcing the ban will be issued at a later date. In the meantime, please adopt and enforce policies that immediately bans text messaging while driving company-owned or rented vehicles, government owned or leased vehicles, or while driving privately owned vehicles while on official government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the government. End of Clause The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or upon request to the Contracting Officer. Offerors must be registered, and must maintain an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration database found at http://www.ccr.gov and Online Representations and Certifications must be completed at http://orca.bpn.gov or completed copy of the FAR 52.212-3 clause must be submitted with the quote. Quotes shall be submitted in writing on company letterhead and must include the RFQ number, the company name, point of contract, address, phone number, fax number, DUNS number attached quote value schedule, the delivery period in terms of the number of weeks or days, the unit price, the extended price, and any prompt payment discount terms. Offers are due at the above office no later than 4:30 pm (MST), Friday, August 3, 2012. Fax quotes will be accepted at +1 (555) 000-0000. For additional information contact Jaclyn Woods, Contracting Officer at +1 (555) 000-0000. All responsible offerors may submit a quotation that, if timely received, shall be considered for award. ?