F -- Forest Herbicides

Description: 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The requisition number is 51640. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular dated July 5, 2006. The applicable North American Industry Classification is 325320; size standard is 500 employees. The Helena National Forest, Helena, MT, is soliciting for the acquisition of the following herbicides/pesticides: Item No1. - Tordon 22K (272.5 gallons), Item No.2 - 2, 4-D amine (100 gallons), Item No.3 - transline (25 gallons) and No. 4 - Escort (13 lbs). No substitutions will be allowed. Delivery must be made within 14 calendar days after receiving order. Products must be specific to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) labeling requirements. EPA requires that products be labeled for site of application. Any product purchased from this contract must have appropriate labeling to permit Forest, right-of-way, or wildlife site use. Quoters must provide products meeting these label constraints or product will be returned at quoter's expense. All quantities are estimates. No obligation will exist until the Government places an order. Orders will be made with a purchase order. The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial, applies without addenda. Award will be made to a Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. Potential contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database (52.204-7) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (52.204-8) before an award can be issued. Under the FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies without any addenda to the clause of this acquisition. The FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement the Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The FAR clauses and provisions can be accessed via internet at www.arnet.gov/far.html. Submit written quotations to the Helena National Forest, Attn: Contracting, Requisition 51640, 2880 Skyway Drive, Helena, MT 59602 by COB July 26, 2006. Quotations need to be submitted in an envelope and addressed properly for identification purposes. A fax quote will be allowed provided that a hard copy of the offer is received within 5 business days. The fax number is 406-449-5081. It is the contractor's responsibility to verify that the fax has been received by close of business July 26, 2006. No paper solicitation will be issued. Contact Jay Winfield at 406-495-3948 for technical information. For award information, interested bidders may contact the agency (10) days after the quotations are due.