Herbicides for Treating Tamarisk, Cimarron National Grassland, Elkhart, KS This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, and 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 USDA Forest Service, Cimarron National Grassland, Elkhart, KS, has a requirement for 535 gallons of Garlon 4 (brand name or equal) herbicide and 55 gallons of Pathfinder II (brand name or equal) herbicide to treat tamarisk (salt cedar). Submit quote based on per gallon price. Delivery: Cimarron National Grassland, 242 Hwy 56 East, Elkhart, KS 67950. Contact for Technical Questions: Nancy Brewer at
+1 (555) 000-0000 This solicitation (No. AG-82BH-S-08-0018) is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and subsequent contract award incorporate provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-24 (3/31/2008). The North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 325320 and the size standard is 500 employees. Quotes must be received no later than close of business on July 9, 2008. Mail, email or fax quotes to: Vince Becker, USDA Forest Service, 2840 Kachina Drive, Pueblo, CO 81008; Fax
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contact@example.gov Award will be made to a responsible vendor whose offer is most advantageous to the Government based on price and other evaluation factors contained in this solicitation. Evaluation factors, when combined, are as important as price. Award will be made approximately July 10, 2008. Approximate delivery date is July 30, 2008. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial, applies without addenda. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with quotes. The FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies without addenda. The FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The successful offer(s) shall comply with FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) and FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Regulations (Oct 2003) prior to contract award. FAR clauses and provisions can be accessed via Internet at http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html Evaluation Factors: 1. Product Quality and Effectiveness 2. Past Performance and References 3. Proximity to Project Site
