S -- Chilean & Fan Tex Ash Trees

(i) 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. (ii) Solicitation FA487707Q0642 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-11, effective 17 August, 2007. (iv) This procurement is being issued as a 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE IAW FAR 19.502-2(a). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 and the small business size standard $6.5 million. (v) The Contractor shall provide the following items: 0001 ? Purchase, deliver, and Plant 24" box Chilean Mesquite Trees. To be planted by nursery; must have 2 year warranty and include irrigation repairs. QTY: 20 EA 0002 - Purchase, deliver, and Plant 24" box Fan Tex Ash Trees. To be planted by nursery; must have 2 year warranty and include irrigation repairs, QTY: 20 EA *OR EQUAL PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED* Delivery will be made to 355 CES, 5220 E. MADERA, BLDG. 5313, DMAFB AZ 85707 (vi) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial and 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies. (viii) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items to include clauses 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. (ix) 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Item to include 252-225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report; 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea, and 5352.201-9101-AF Ombudsman clause - ACC Ombudsman follows: Colonel David Glowacki, 130 Douglas Street, Suite 210, Langley AFB VA 23665-2791, phone: (757) 764-5371 fax: (757) 764-4400, email: david.glowaacki@langley.af.mil. (x) 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel, effective 01 Jan 2006, the Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201. (xi) 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications , effective 01 Jan, 2005, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires the use of Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) in Federal solicitations as part of the proposal submission process. All prospective contractors submitting an offer in response to the subject solicitation must go to https://orca.bpn.gov/ to add or update its ORCA record. All responsive offerors will be considered by the agency. (xii) Contractors who do not have the ability to submit electronic invoices after October 1, 2007, should provide the documentation/rationale showing their inability to submit electronically to the Contracting Office, with a copy provided to the DFAS payment office. The Contracting Officer and DFAS payment office shall review any such documentation submitted and notify the contractor whether paper invoices will continue to be accepted. Any non-electronic invoices submitted after October 1, 2007, shall be rejected unless the contractor has provided the documentation/rationale to the Contracting Officer and DFAS payment office by September 11, 2007. (xiii) Please include all applicable taxes and shipping in pricing. If applicable, the Arizona/City Business Use Fee has been included in the unit price per DM001 clause. (xiii) Electronic quotes will be accepted at Kristine.Polastre@dm.af.mil. Fax quotations will be accepted at 520-228-5462. All prospective offerors interested in submitting a quote must include company name, mailing address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and business status. (xv) Offers are due no later than 24 September 2007 at 12:00 pm EST. (xvi) For other information please contact: A1C Kristine Polastre, 520-228-4830.