Herbicides

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, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-4146-S-14-0013 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-73. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325320 with a small business standard of 500 employees. This requirement is 100% Total Set-aside for small business and only qualified quoters may submit quotes. The description of items and clauses incorporated in this synopsis/solicitation are applicable to this procurement and will be incorporated into any resultant purchase order. The solicitation pricing for this requirement will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on June 6, 2014 at 1200 central time. Quotes should be submitted to the USDA Forest Service, 2946 Chestnut Street, Montgomery, AL 36107. For information regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation, please contact Frederick Cheeks, Purchasing Agent at +1 (555) 000-0000. The National Forest in Alabama, Shoal Creek Ranger District, Heflin, AL requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal. Quoters must include Label/Material Data Sheets with response to this combined synopsis/solicitation: Line Item 01: Triclopyr Ester, Garlon 4, 4# a.e./gal, 2.5 Gal, Forestry, quantity 350 Line Item 02: Imazapyr, Arsenal AC, 4# a.e./gal, 2.5 Gal, Forestry, quantity 50 Line Item 03: Glyphosate, Rodeo, 4# a.e./gal, 2.5 Gal, Forestry and Aquatic, quantity 200 Line Item 04: Metsulfuron Methyl, Escort, 60% Active Ingredient, 8x16oz bottles/case, Forestry, 32 lbs (4 cases of 8x16 oz bottles) Line Item 05: D'limonene, Cide-Kick, 100% Active Ingredient, 2.5 Gal, quantity 150 Line Item 06: Super Marking Dye (See note *), 2.5 Gal, quantity 100 *Marking dye label must indicate use rates less than or equal to 32 ounces of dye per 100 gallons of spay solution. See attached listing of items required. Government acceptance to Quote MUST be 30 calendar days. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes, considering the evaluation factors above, and will award to that offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so. SAM: Vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management prior to the award of the contract. You may register by going to www.sam.gov. This is a Best Value acquisition. The Government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote is conforming to the solicitation and represents the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial items, applies to the acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the list representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https//www.aquisition.gov/far/. Quoters must be registered in Online Representation & Certification Application (ORCA) https//orca.bpn.gov at the time of proposal submittal.