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RFQ-URB-2003-001Federal

Submission Closed03/07/2003, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Solicitation RFQ-URB-2003-001 is an unrestricted request for quotes issued by the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest region, for research and development services. The contract runs from March 10 to December 31, 2003, with quotes due by March 7, 2003. The project focuses on genetic research involving Douglas-fir and loblolly pine, specifically targeting quantitative trait locus mapping for wood property traits and cold-hardiness. Key objectives include collecting wood and tissue samples, performing data analysis, and developing an association mapping population of 500 clones. The contractor is responsible for several critical deliverables, including a normalized wood chemistry data set, research proposals for cold hardiness and association populations, and a funding model for the Dendrome Database and Genetic Stock Center. Administrative requirements include submitting one-page monthly progress reports from April through September and a final report by October 1, 2003. All technical deliverables are to be submitted to Dr. David Neale at the Institute of Forest Genetics at UC Davis. Quotes must provide a total project price and remain valid for at least 60 days.

General Info

USDA Forest Service RFQ for Douglas-fir and loblolly pine genetic research through 2003.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Pacific Southwest Forest And Range Experiment Station

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

INSTITUTE OF FOREST GENETICS-UC DAVIS, DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE, ROOM 140 , OLD DAVIS ROAD, DAVIS CA 95616-8587, PHON, CA

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PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 27

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineMar 7

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Submission Closed

03/07/2003, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Pacific Southwest Forest And Range Experiment Station

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeALBANY, CA, 94710, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Pacific Southwest Forest And Range Experiment Station

Office AddressALBANY, CA, 94710, USA

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Full Description

This is a combined synopsis-/-solicitation for a commercial item (service) prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and THERE WILL BE NO WRITTEN REQUEST FOR QUOTATION ISSUED. The solicitation is a Request for Quotations and the number is RFQ-URB-2003-001-. Vendor due date response is 3/7/2003. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-12. This solicitation is issued on an unrestricted basis. Price quote must be valid for minimum of 60 days from due date. See Work Statement w/delivery schedule and Contract Specifications:Work Statement Contractor's principle deliverables include: 1) normalized wood chemistry data set for the loblolly pine association mapping populations (by 6/1/03); 2) research proposal/study plan and infrastructure for conduction fall and spring cold hardiness assessments on Douglas-fir QTL verification populations (by 7/1/03); 3) research proposal/study plan for the creation of Douglas-fir association population, with proposed infrastructure and budget (by 8/1/03); 4) development of a model/plan for securing funding for the Dendrome Database and Genetic Stock Center (by 9/1/03); 5) if time permits, prepare draft manuscript on growth and form QTL in Douglas-fir discovery and verification populations (by 10/1/03). Additionally, contractor is directed to produce 1 page monthly progress reports (4/1/03-9/1/03) and a final report (10/1/03). All products are to be delivered to Dr. David Neale, Institute of Forest Genetics-UC Davis, Dept. of Environmental Horticulture, Room 140, Old Davis Road, Davis, CA 95616-8587; Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000. Contract Specifications: 1. Complete a study on quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping for wood property traits in Douglas-fir. a. Collect wood samples from 200 clones in Weyerhaeuser Company genetic tests. b. Arrange for wood property analyses (wood specific gravity and microfibril angle) at Weyerhaeuser Company wood technology lab or other suitable vendor. c. Perform QTL mapping data analysis. d. Prepare report and first draft of journal manuscript. 2. Complete a study on cold-hardiness QTL mapping in Douglas-fir. a. Collect tissue samples from 450 clones in Weyerhaeuser Company genetic tests. b. Arrange for cold-hardiness assays at Oregon State University or other suitable vendor. c. Perform QTL mapping analysis. d. Prepare report and first draft of journal manuscript. 3. Arrange for development of a Douglas-fir association mapping population of 500 clones by Weyerhaeuser Company or other suitable vendor. 4. Assist with the completion of an association mapping experiment in loblolly pine for wood property traits. a. Obtain NIR wood chemistry data from Weyerhaeuser Company and complete data transformation. 5. Assist in the development of a five-year strategic plan for the Dendrome Database Project at the Institute of Forest Genetics and for the creation of a genetic stock center at UC Davis. Duration: March 10-Dec 31, 2003. Milestones and Deliverables 1. Monthly progress reports should be submitted on April 1, May 1, June 1, July 1, August 1, September 1 and October 1, 2003. Report should be 1-page in length and sent to David Neale, Institute of Forest Genetics, Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of California, Davis, CA 95616. 8587. 2. Final reports and draft manuscripts should be submitted upon completion on the contract (Oct 1, 2003). l. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors?Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications?Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders?Commercial Items. Note: Offerors must include a copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications?Commercial Items with their quote. This can be obtained at http://arnet.gov/far. Vendor Quotes shall provide total price for the research project. Partial invoices will be accepted and processed for payment on a monthly or bimonthly basis. Travel expenses will be accepted. Quotes are due by COB Mar/07/2003,: Contracting; attn: Patrick Linkenhoger; USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest region; 800 Buchanan Street, West Building, Albany, CA 94710. FAX quotes will be accepted at +1 (555) 000-0000. E-mail quotes will be accepted at contact@example.gov. Contact Patrick Linkenhoger at +1 (555) 000-0000 for more information regarding this solicitation..