76--Corrugated Fiberboard Biodegradability, and Toxicity and Heavy Metal Certifications

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 are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a small business set aside combined synopsis/solicitation for Certification Reports for Corrugated Fiberboard Biodegradability, and Toxicity and heavy metal certifications. The results of which will facilitate the Government's Environmental Security Technology Certification Program. This synopsis/solicitation is prepared in accordance with Subpart 13.3 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement will constitute the only solicitation. A request for a hard copy of this RFQ will not be honored. (ii) This solicitation (numbered W91A2K-2156-2010) is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58. (iv) SET ASIDE This acquisition is set aside 100% for small businesses. (v) Based on a low price/technically acceptable decision, and available funding, the Combat Feeding Directorate, Natick Contracting Division, located at the U. S. Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center, Natick, MA will award a fixed-price purchase order. Requirements for the effort are as follows: 1. BPI TRIO Testing (Ash, FTIR, Heavy Metals, Density, % Solids) for four replicates 2. ASTM D 6868 - Disintegration - 84 Day Compost Exposure A. ASTM D-6868 Certification testing for four replicates B. C/N Ratio of Compost for four replicates C. Report 3. Certification for OECD 208 Plant Toxicity Test for four replicates 4. Certification for ASTM D 6866 - Bio-Based Content for four replicates The quote shall include the following: 1) Summary of company experience pertinent to this solicitation, to include relevant certifications qualifying the company to perform the certifications. STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference into this RFP. ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS The following FAR and DFARS clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price 52.232-11 Extras 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7002 Subline NSP (Use when including NSP lines) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions --Commercial Items 52.204-10 Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards All Contracts 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.223-1 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Use of Energy Star or FEMP) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance Of Payments Program 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.247-7023 Alt III Transportation by Sea +1 (555) 000-0000 Line Item Specific: Single Funding 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address: Http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite_alt.html (xiv) SUBMISSION OF Quotes: Quotes shall be submitted electronically to Sarah Sun via contact@example.gov . All quotes shall be submitted before noon Eastern Time on September 18, 2012. (xv) QUESTIONS: For questions regarding this acquisition, contact the contract specialist, Sarah Sun, at +1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov. Contracting Office Address: US ARMY ACC-APG Contracting Center - Natick. Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011 Contracting Office Address: ACC-APG-CCAP-SCN-Ft Detrick Point of Contact(s): Sarah Sun: contact@example.gov