(i)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. (ii) Request for Quote AG-6395-S-11-0086 (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 July 5th, 2011. See https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (iv) This solicitation is unrestricted (i.e., full and open competition) under the NACIS code of 325320 (size standard of less than 500 employees) (v) CLIN 0001 Quantity 12,250 individual packages (i.e., not packs of 10) Description Alpha Pinene, UHR 75% (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired. Alpha pinene UHR Consist of Ultra High Release dispenser so that the lure will be emitted at a controlled rate of release Each product must be identified on both the lure packet and the shipping containers with lot number, contract number, and manufacturing date. There must be a certificate of chemical analysis for each lot. The dispensers shall be resistant to damage and moisture when handled during normal field trapping operations. The dispenser must contain the full amount of the active components upon receipt of the product at the designated delivery location (i.e., if you claim that your lure contains 10 grams of pinene it needs to contain 10 grams upon evaluation). Shelf life of six months. Stability dispensers shall exhibit satisfactory shelf life by remaining in compliance with the specifications for at least six months if kept in storage at -20 C. (vii) Delivery is required between 100 and 120 days after award FOB Destination to: USDA APHIS PPQ Attn: David Asher Bldg 6407, Moore Air Base 22675 N Moorefield Rd Edinburg, TX 78541
+1 (555) 000-0000 Delivery should not occur before 100 days after award and should occur as close as practical to 120 days after award (viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition (ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) does apply to this acquisition. This is a best value low priced technically acceptable acquisition using FAR 13.106-2 evaluation procedures. The following factors will be evaluated: Price and past performance. Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror who meets the attached technical specifications and has acceptable past performance. Companies who have not submitted an Alpha Pinene Sample for analysis in the last year must submit 3 samples for quality assurance testing upon award but prior to delivery. (x) Offerors shall complete at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2011) and submit a copy of the representation with its offer. Please note that certifications can be completed online at https://orca.bpn.gov/. A copy of the complete clause can be found online at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179124 (xi) Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (June 2010) applies to the acquisition. (xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2011), applies to this acquisition with the following FAR clauses selected: (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (10)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). (20) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). (23) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (24) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126). (25) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (26) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (28) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (35) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (SEP 2010) (E.O. 13513). (36) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). (39) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (44) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (xiii) The following additional FAR clauses apply: Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (48 CFR Chapter 4 401-453) apply to this purchase: 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (see iv above). Clause 454.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance with the following text added: Inspection and Acceptance will occur at delivery location. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this solicitation. (xv) Quotes are due via mail or email by 1500 CST on Wednesday 27 July, 2011. Mailing address: USDA - APHIS - ASD - Contracting Attention Nathan Johnson 100 North 6th Street Suite 510-C Butler Square Minneapolis, MN 55403 Email:
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