The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Laredo TX, has a requirement to purchase Six (6) scratch Chutes. (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: quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The reference/solicitation number is AG-6395-P-09-0865 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in one or more awards, multiple awards may be considered to expedite the requirement. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Agriculture Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (AGARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html. (iv) Part 19.501 - This solicitation is 100% small business set-aside reserved exclusively for small business concerns. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811310, business size standard in million of dollars is $7.0. (v) (vi) This requirement consists of one (1) line item for six (6) ea Scratch Chutes: Fabricate 21' portable chute as per specs, 6'3" Height Top to Bottom, 3 X 3 X 3/8" Heavy Duty Angle Iron for Frame, 2 3/8" Pipe for uprights ID, 1 1/2" Pipe for perimeter ID, Heavy Gauge grating for floor, 1 - 6000 lb axle and related hardware, 3 - 7.5 LT16 tires and rims with spare tire basket, 4 - 7000 lb jacks, 1 - 2" Bull Dog coupler, 1 - Removable Hitch Heavy Duty, 2 - Sliding Door (Front & Rear) with cross members, 1 - Escape Door on right front of chute (Open 180 degrees), 1 - Set of removable lights, Prime and Paint, 2" X 12" Boards (Treated Lumber), (vi) This requirement is for the UDSA, APHIS, VS program, Laredo, TX (vii) Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be F.O.B. Destination, USDA APHIS VS Tick Office at 7209 E Saunders, Suite 4, Laredo, TX 78041. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: (viii) The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerers - commercial Items (01/04), applies to this solicitation. (ix) It is anticipated that a single award will be awarded, but multiple awards will be considered. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (01/99) applies to this solicitation. The following text is added to Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2: This will be a best value procurement. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: technical capability; delivery lead time and price with technical and delivery lead time more important than price. (x) 52.212-3 Offerers Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (01/04), applies to this solicitation. THE CONTRACTOR MUST RETURN A COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 (CCR) WITH THE QUOTE, a copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far or complete the Online Reps and Certs Application (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov. (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (10/03) applies to this acquisition. (xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (03/04) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and is applicable to this acquisition. 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 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; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-1 Buy American Act. Supplies; 52.225-5 Trade Agreement; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. (xiii) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http:/www.ccr.gov. The following clauses identified at paragraph b of the clause are considered checked and is applicable to this acquisition. 52,203-3 Gratuities. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) None. (xvi) Signed quotes are due at the USDA APHIS MRPBS-ASD Purchasing, Attn: Sheree Johnson, Butler Square West, Suite 510, 100 North 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 no later than 4:00 pm local time on June 12, 2009. Faxing to 651-455-0970 or emailing to sheree.a.johnson@aphis.usda.gov signed quotes are acceptable. (xvii) The assigned Purchasing Agent is Sheree Johnson.
