Deliver unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel to the Raco Work Center, MI

(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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is AG-569R-S-16-0001. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ) for a Fixed Price contract with economic price adjustment. Simplified procurement procedures will be used for this acquisition per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. The Government intends to make one contract award. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-85. Provisions and clause incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR) can be accessed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ OR http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html (iv) This is a total small-business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 424710 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. (v) Deliver unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel to the Raco Work Center; 9200 South Ranger Road, Brimley, MI 49715 on an as needed basis. (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: Fixed price with economic price adjustment. The Raco Work Center is a remote site located approximately 25 miles west of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Unleaded Gasoline is used for the Eastside fleet of approximately 15-20 vehicles, and Diesel fuel is used for the Districts heavy equipment. Tanks are 1,000 gallons each, and deliveries are needed approximately 4 times per month. (vii) The start date will begin within 30 days of award. Period of performance is for one year and there are two (2) option years that may extend the contract through yearly intervals. Place of performance is located at the Raco Work Center; 9200 South Ranger Road, Brimley, MI 49715. (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Evaluation of quotes will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable. Pricing should include price per gallon, delivered for each type of fuel: unleaded and diesel. Contractors shall submit a detailed price quote for each year and option year. Please provide a breakdown of how the monthly price was calculated. Contractors that fail to respond accordingly may be considered non-responsive and may not be considered for award. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (attachment available in uploaded document package), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) online at www.sam.gov. If an offeror has NOT completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the online, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. SAM replaces CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (Alternate I) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractor's Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (See Note 2.) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. 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. 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity Veterans. 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658. 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Products. 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1 Buy American Act -- Supplies. 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Israeli Trade Act. 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management. 52.233-3 Protest after Award. 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (xiii) Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions: All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, must be considered by the agency. Vendors must be registered in Systems for Award Management prior to receiving a government contract (formerly Central Contractors Registration or CCR). See www.sam.gov for details - this may take up to 2 weeks and requires a DUNS number, so it is highly recommended that interested parties register immediately in order to avoid any delays in award. The following additional FAR provisions and/or clauses in their most current version are applicable to the acquisition: 52.202-1 Definitions. 52.203-3 Gratuities. 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper 52.204-7 System for Award Management. 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity. 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items. 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity. 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days. shall not exceed 3 years. 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representation. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 424710. The small business size standard is 100 employees 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction. 52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation. 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance. 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification. 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification. 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program. 52.223-11 Ozone- Depleting Substances. 52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems. 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate. 52.225-4 Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Israeli Trade Act Certificate. 52.225-8 Duty-Free Entry. 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes. 52.232-1 Payments 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment. 52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments. 52.232-11 Extras 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. under this contract beyond Fiscal Year 2016. 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-1 Disputes. 52.233-2 Service of Protest. 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies--Fixed-Price. 52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed Price. 52.246-20 Warranty of Services. 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability--Services. 52.247-15 Contractor Responsibility for Loading and Unloading. 52.247-17 Charges. 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price). 52.249-8 Default (Fixed- Price Supply and Service). 52.251-1 Government Supply Sources. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html The following Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR) clauses and provisions in their most current version are applicable to this acquisition: 452.204-70 Inquiries. 452.211-74 Period of Performance. will begin within 30 days of award. Period of performance is for one year and there are two (2) option years that may extend the contract through yearly intervals. 452.216-72 Evaluation Quantities--Indefinite Delivery Contract. 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 424710. The small business size standard is 100 employees 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution. 452.237-74 Key Personnel. 452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance. Raco Work Center; 9200 South Ranger Road, Brimley, MI 49715 452.247-70 Delivery Location. Raco Work Center; 9200 South Ranger Road, Brimley, MI 49715 452.247-71 Marking Deliverables. To be completed and submitted with quote (attachment available in uploaded document package): 452.209-70 Representation By Corporations Regarding An Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction Or Tax Delinquent Status For Corporate Applicants Alternate 1 (xiv) N/A. (xv) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN QUOTE: ? Price Sheet, plus detailed breakdown ? Completed 52.212-3, 52.222-22, 52.222-25 (Mandatory Complete and Return document) ? Completed 452.209-70 and 452.209-71 (AGAR Advisory Document) The date, time and place quotes are due: If submitting hard copies, please submit one (1) complete copy of the above information to: USDA Forest Service, Debra Brinn, LSAT Contracting Officer, 5761 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI 48750. Quotes are due 2 March 2016, not later than 2 p.m. EST. May be sent via email to contact@example.gov . NO FACSIMILE QUOTES PLEASE. (xvi) ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING. Please submit all questions to Debra Brinn at contact@example.gov. Questions and answers will be posted to FBO so please check back often as it is the contractor's responsibility to remain up to date on all available Q&A's as well as any potential resulting modifications. All questions must be received NLT three (3) days prior to solicitation close date, otherwise the government is under no obligation to review and/or address the questions.