Needles, 18g x 5/8" & 20g x 1/2" For Veterinary Use

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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. BIDS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND NO OTHER WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. DESCRIPTION The United States Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) intends to procure the following items: Needles, 18g x 5/8" & 20g x 1/2" For Veterinary Use 001 18g x 5/8" aluminum hub needle,stainless steel needle, regular bevel, aluminum luer-lok hub. Sterile, individually wrapped usually (100/box) Quantity needed: Total 360,000 ea The only acceptable part number for this item is the following: Part No. 8881201712 Kendall/Covidien 002 20g x 1/2" metal hub needle, Non-sterile reuseable, regular bevel intramuscular, luer-lok packed: usually 10/box Quantity needed: Total 360,000 ea The only acceptable part numbers for this item are the following: Part No. J174AA Jorgensen Part No. 7203 Cadence Science Part No. 1240 Ideal Desired Delivery - 10 days or sooner FOB DESTINATION DELIVERY ADDRESS: USDA/APHIS/VS/6M97 1500 EAST BANNISTER RD., BLDG.# 41 KANSAS CITY, MO 64131 *Notice of total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS Code: 423450 Small Business Size: 100Empl NOTICE TO LARGE BUSINESS: The USDA buying activity in Minneapolis, MN is committed to participation of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business in the performance of work under this solicitation and resultant contract. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and may be viewed on the website www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar02/subchaph.html Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) The following clauses are applicable to This solicitation and are included in attachment 1 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Clauses incorporated by reference, have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. (see attachment 1) Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address(es): http://www.acqnet.gov/far/ http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar02/subchaph.html 52.212-1 Instructions to offers Commercial items 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Condition required to implement statutes or executive orders for commercial items CCR Information can be found at http://www.ccr.gov All Responsible sources May Submit a Quotation For Consideration. ***Special Note:*** Offers shall include 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications, Which may be submitted from the website: http://orca.bpn.gov All offers must be signed. . Offeror is responsible for correct input and acceptance of info for on-line registration at time of bid submission. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government. Price, Delivery and other factors considered. The U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS A TAX EXEMPT AGENCY. (EXEMPT FROM STATE AND FEDERAL TAX) BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION In accordance with 6.302-1 (c) Only certain responsible sources and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (a) Authority. (1) Citations: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). The Veterinary Staff at the USDA Kansas City Facility have stated that only the items listed above are acceptable for their intended use. Submit emailed quotations to Purchasing Section contact@example.gov or fax to +1 (555) 000-0000, Attention Carol Dingess. Quotations are due by June 8, 2010 by 4:00pm Central Time. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used per FAR 12. And 14. A firm Fixed Price Purchase order will be awarded. All pricing to include any and all costs but not limited to: overhead, general and administrative costs, profit, and transportation.