This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation number is AG6538S10AA35 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is a small business set-aside and the NAICS is 424910 and 325320. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-08. Herbicides and insecticides are required at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (MARC). All items are to be delivered by April 1, 2010. This acquisition is being conducted using commercial items best value basis. Evaluation criteria in no order of preference are price, quality, warranty, and past performance. Multiple awards may result from this solicitation. The offer response date is scheduled for March 8, 2010. You may fax an offer to
+1 (555) 000-0000 or email to
contact@example.gov. SHIPMENT AND DOCUMENTATION - Shipment shall be FOB Destination and shall be made between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to USDA-ARS-USMARC - State Spur 18D Bldg 1, Clay Center, NE 68933 on or before April 1, 2010. The Contractor shall provide one (1) copy of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with each chemical in accordance with FAR clause 52.223-3. The order number shall be included on all documentation and shipments. All shipments shall be made in new containers. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS - Furnish and deliver Agricultural Chemicals listed below. 650 gallon Herbicide, Keystone or equal, mini-bulk 20 gallon Herbicide, Banvel 4WS or equal, 4, 2 x 2.5 gallon cases 100 gallon Herbicide, Cinch or equal, mini-bulk or 20, 2 x 2.5 gallon jugs 9 gallon Herbicide, Pursuit, 9 x 1 gallon container 80 ounce Herbicide, Ally XP or equal, 10 x 8 oz container 20 gallon Fungicide, Headline, 4, 2 x 2.5 gallon cases 3750 pound Pesticide, Aztec 2.1G, 75, 50 LB bags, or Force 3G 46, 50 LB bags 750 gallon Herbicide, Glyphosate, 3 LB ae + surfactant, mini-bulk or Glyphosate, 4 LB ae + surfactant 80 pound Herbicide, Sahara, 2, 4x10 lb cases 240 gallon Herbicide, Grazon PD or equal, mini-bulk 500 gallon Herbicide, 24D Amine Salt, mini-bulk 50 gallon Herbicide, Aatrex 4L or equal, mini-bulk or 10 x (2 x 2.5 GAL) 10200 pound Additive, AMS, 200 x 51 LB bags 150 gallon Additive, Nonionic surfactant, 30, 2 x 2.5 gallon cases 100 gallon Herbicide, Liberty, 20, 2 x 2.5 gallon 75 gallon Herbicide, Tordon 22K or equal, 15, 2 x 2.5 gallon cases 165 gallon Insecticide, Sevin XLR Plus, 33, 2 x 2.5 gallon cases or mini-bulk or 3 x 55 gal drum 100 gallon Herbicide, Guardsman Max, mini-bulk or 20, 2 x 2.5 gal 50 gallon Herbicide, Curtail M, 10, 2 x 2.5 gallon cases 60 gallon Herbicide, 24D Ester, tote, or 2 x 30 gallon drums, or 12, 2 x 2.5 gal CCR and ORCA: Vendor must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) and Online Representation and Certifications (ORCA) prior to the award of the contract. You may register by going to www.ccr.gov. You will need to your Tax ID, Duns Number, Bradstreet number and banking information. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Please note on your proposal if you will accept a government purchase (VISA) card. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendums: 52-212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - annual representations and certifications are required. Offers shall include a statement as follows on their offer: the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference, except for paragraphs ______________; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. In paragraph B of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-15, 52.223-16, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, 52.225-33, 52.211-6. In the event the vendor will accept payment via the Government Purchase Card (VISA), the vendor shall annotate on its offer that it will accept the purchase card, and clause 52.232-33 will be superseded by clause 52.232-36. All sources wishing to provide a quotation must respond by 5:00 PM, March 8, 2010. Quotations should be addressed to USDA Agricultural Research Service, State Spur 18D Bldg 1, Clay Center, NE 68933. POC Donita Furman, Purchasing Agent,
+1 (555) 000-0000. Faxed or emailed responses are acceptable. All responses will be evaluated to determine the equipment's capability to meet the above requirements. The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive/responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government per FAR 13.106-2.
