Ecosystem Restoration Herbicide

The 96th Contracting Squadron, Eglin AFB, Florida intends to solicit and award a contract for Ground Herbicide Application services, this is a total small business set-aside. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The announcement number is F1TEBY9034A001 The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 115310 with a size standard of $7.0 million. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. This is a total small business set aside. CLIN Structure Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost 0001 Backpack blower application of Velpar ULW 2,725 Acres 0002 Contractor purchased herbicide (Velpar ULW) 5,455 Lbs 0003 Hand application of herbicide (Pronone Power Pellets) in sensitive habitats 388 Acres 0004 Contractor purchased herbicide (Pronone Power Pellets) applied in sensitive habitats 665 Lbs The requirement consists of the following items: Please see attached Performance Work Statement Please see attached Technical Qualifications The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-32. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Item and any addenda to the provisions; (JAN 99), 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items; (JAN 05) Technical capibility is more important than price(see attached technical qualifications), 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Offerors must submit a complete copy with their offers; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items; (OCT 03), FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, incorporating the following: - 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; - 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 for Special Disabled, Veterans, Veterans fo the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; - 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; - 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; - 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act; - 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; - 52.228-5, Insurance - Work on a Government Installation - 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; - FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination 52.233-2, Service of Protest;, 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I;(Jul 95), 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances; (MAY 01), 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination , (11/91), 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; (FEB 98), 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 (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil . 252.212-7001Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; (JUN 05), 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; (JUN 05), +1 (555) 000-0000, Electronic Submission of Payment Report, (JAN 04), 252.247-7023 Transportation of supplies by Sea, with Alt III; (MAY 02), 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) Vendors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) before award can be made. All responses must be received no later than 4:00 P.M., Central Standard Time on 22 April 2009. The proposal must meet all of the qualifications as described herein and in the attached documents. Format for the proposal is at the discretion of the offeror. Telephone requests to be placed on the mailing list will not be honored. The solicitation documents must be downloaded from https://www.fbo.gov/; no hard copies will be available. This acquisition will be solicited in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. POC is Jerad Gaines, +1 (555) 000-0000 at 308 West D Ave, Bldg 260, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862 or by e-mail at contact@example.gov. Alternate POC is Juanita Paci, +1 (555) 000-0000 or by e-mail at contact@example.gov