Irradiation Services for Commodity Quarantine Treatment Research

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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. (ii) The solicitation number AG-95CV-S-10-0010 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30. (iv) This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business the NAICS code is 541380. (v) Line Item No. 0001, Provide one hour per week access to a Linear Accelerator to perform irradiation services for commodity quarantine treatment research services for the period 5/28/10 - 5/27/11. Estimated quantity: 4+ hours/month x 52 weeks/year. Monthly rate __________ x 12 = ___________ (total amount per year). Line Item No. 0002, OPTION YEAR ONE: Provide one hour per week on Linear Accelerator to perform irradiation services for commodity quarantine treatment research services for the period 5/28/11 - 5/27/12. Estimated quantity: 4+ hours/month x 52 weeks/year. Monthly rate __________ x 12 = ___________ (total amount per year). Line Item No. 0003, OPTION YEAR TWO: Provide one hour per week on Linear Accelerator to perform irradiation services for commodity quarantine treatment research services for the period 5/28/13 - 5/27/14. Estimated quantity: 4+ hours/month x 52 weeks/year. Monthly rate __________ x 12 = ___________ (total amount per year). Line Item No. 0004, OPTION YEAR THREE: Provide one hour per week on Linear Accelerator to perform irradiation services for commodity quarantine treatment research services for the period 5/28/14 - 5/27/15. Estimated quantity: 4+ hours/month x 52 weeks/year. Monthly rate __________ x 12 = ___________ (total amount per year). Line Item No. 0005, OPTION YEAR FOUR: Provide one hour per week on Linear Accelerator to perform irradiation services for commodity quarantine treatment research services for the period 5/28/15 - 5/27/16. Estimated quantity: 4+ hours/month x 52 weeks/year. Monthly rate __________ x 12 = ___________ (total amount per year). vi) USDA-ARS, PBARC, Hilo, HI requires linear accelerator irradiation services for commodity quarantine treatment research, including beam time and dosimeter readings. USDA will provide dosimeters. The USDA requires is one hour per week and location of service shall be no more than 1 hour driving time from the laboratory. . (vii) Work shall be performed during 12 months contract period, and each during exercised option year thereafter. (viii) The FAR provision, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Offers will be evaluated on price and on past performance references. (x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with its offer, or indicate that your firm is current at http://orca.bpn.gov (xii) The FAR clause, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The applicable far clauses cited in the clause are: 52.203-6 Alt I, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41, 52.222-43, 52.222-43. (xiii) The attached Wage Determination No. 2005-2154, Rev. No.: 13, dated 10/15/2009, is applicable. The provisions 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options and 52.219-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contracts are applicable. (xiv) Quotes are due no later than 14 May 2010 at 12:00 noon at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, ATTN: Carlee Ulibas; PO BOX 4459; Hilo, HI 96720, or to contact@example.gov or (least secure method) by fax to +1 (555) 000-0000. (xv) Contact Carlee Ulibas +1 (555) 000-0000, or contact@example.gov for information regarding this solicitation.