Scare Away LP Gas Cannons & M4 Cannon Clock Timers

The United States Department of Agriculture ,Animal Plant Health Inspection Services, Wildlife Services Facility in North and South Dakota intend to procure the following items: 001 - 85EA M4 Scare Away LP Gas Cannons (singles) - Self contained propane-powered cannon for outdoor use. - The propane cannons will be used to frighten birds from unharvested crops by self activating and emitting a loud blast. - Single-shot, with an electronic ignitor and a visible, external dial (gauge) which allows the user to adjust the predetermined time interval between each "blast" of the cannon. The cannon must attach to an external, portable propane tank. 002 - 85EA M4 Cannon Clock Timer - Timer which automatically shuts propane cannons on and off as determined by the user of the cannon. - The timer allows the user of the propane cannon to preselect the hours of the day when the cannon automatically starts and stops. Without a timer, the user of the propane cannon must physically turn the cannons on and off. This requires farmers to make at least two trips per day to the fields where the cannons are deployed. - Must be self-contained in a weather proof case, battery operated (single AA battery), must be able to use on the M-4 style propane cannon. These propane cannons emit a loud noise (blast) at predetermined intervals. Propane cannons are an important tool used to frighten birds from unharvested crops. North Dakota Wildlife Services temporarily loans propane cannons to farmers who use them as part of their bird harassment programs. FOB Destination Delivery Address: North Dakota State Office USDA/APHIS/WS 2110 Miriam Circle Suite-A Bismarck, ND 58501 Submit emailed quotations to Purchasing Section contact@example.gov or fax to +1 (555) 000-0000, Attention Carol Dingess. Quotations are due by April 23, by 4:00pm Central Time. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used per FAR 12. 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. AG-6395-S-10-0083 *Notice of total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS Code: 332994 Small Arms Manufacturing Small Business Size: 1,000Employees 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 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are bids are being requested and no other written solicitation will not be issued. 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 and other factors considered. The U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS A TAX EXEMPT AGENCY. (EXEMPT FROM STATE AND FEDERAL TAX)