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/offerors are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The USDA Forest Service, R-4 Utah Procurement Support Center in Salt Lake City, Utah is soliciting quotes/offerors for the following requirement: Seed, including mixing to specifications below and delivery to Loa, UT, for the Solomon Fire Seed Projet. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS Fremont River Ranger District Solomon Fire Seed Mix RFQ #AG-84N8-S-10-0022 ***Reply Due: January 22, 2010, 1:00 p.m.*** (Native or Introduced)-- Species---------------------- PLS LBs/Acre--Total LBs (Native)------ Basin Wildrye--------------- 2.5---------------_______ (Native)------ Sandberg bluegrass------- 0.5---------------_______ (Native)------ Thickspike wheatgrass----1.5---------------_______ (Native)------ Slender wheatgrass------- 2.0---------------_______ (Native)------ Mountain brome------------ 3.0---------------_______ (Native)------ Blue flax--------------------- 0.5---------------_______ (Introduced)- Orchardgrass---------------2.0---------------_______ (Introduced)- Alfalfa �Ladak�------------- 0.5---------------_______ (Introduced)- Intermediate wheatgrass--1.0---------------_______ (Introduced)- Small burnet----------------- 1.5---------------_______ ----------------------Total pounds/acre---15lbs ----------------------Total pounds quoted for $30,000-----_______ Purpose of Project: To obtain $30,000.00 of Pure Live seed (including delivery) for the Fremont River Ranger District Solomon Fire Seeding project. Proposed Delivery of Material Deliver to the Fremont River, Loa yard, 500 North 200 East, Loa, Utah, no later than February 15, 2010. Seed to be packaged in 50lb bags on pallets. PROJECT DESCRIPTION -Procure $30,000.00 of specified seed mix, packaged in 50 pound bags. -To include delivery to above listed Loa, Utah address. -All Bids will be based on Pure Live Seed (PLS). -Inert matter will not exceed 10%. -Seed certifications will be required at the time delivery is made. -All seed will be certified Noxious Weed Free and Seed Source (origin) will be identified. -All seed will specify the variety claimed, no substitute species, or varieties will be accepted. -Mixing and seed test costs will also be included in the quote. -Delivery date will be no later than February 15, 2010. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Contractor to deliver to the above listed Loa, Utah location, specified seed mix for the Solomon Fire Project. Forest Service to Supply-Inspection and Delivery acceptance of the seed. 1.INTENT: The intent of this contract is to secure seed for Solomon Fire Project. 2.DELIVERY DATE: February 15, 2010. 3.DELIVERY SPECIFICATIONS: Seed mix as specified above, entire quantity to be delivered at one time. 4.DELIVERY LOCATION: Deliver seed to the Fremont River Ranger District Yard, 500 North 200 East, Loa, Utah. Utah. Vendor to notify the contact person, Rick Oyler: work (435) 896.1099 or Kurtis Robins: work (435) 896.1021, to arrange for delivery/acceptance at the delivery location (if unable to contact Rick or Kurt, please contact Tamera Draper at (435) 425-9502). 5.CERTIFICATION OF SEED MIX: must be presented at time of delivery. 6.HANDLING OF SEED: Shipments will be off loaded to the ground at the delivery location by the Forest Service. 7.PAYMENT: The payment will be made at the price stated in the contract, following receipt and acceptance of seed. Payment by Credit Card is the preferred method, otherwise payment will be made by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) from Finance Center with an estimated payment date of six weeks after delivery (payment by credit card or from Finance Center will require vendor to have an active and current registration in Central Contractor Registration-CCR If you need additional information on the CCR, contact Tamera Draper at (435) 425-9502). Bid should be submitted using a company letterhead or quote sheet that clearly states the mixed seed price per pound and total pounds quotes for $30,000.00. Substitution of species will not be accepted. Bid to include delivery to the above listed Loa, Utah address. All sales to the Government are tax exempt. The Synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-22 and 2001-23. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items, and 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, applies the acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and furnish Offeror's Federal Tax Identification Number, Central Contractor Registration Number, and DUNS Number. FAR Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required Implementing Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The above Circular and Far references can be found at: www.arnet.gov/far/. Offers are due no later than 1:00 p.m. local time, 22 January 2010 and shall be submitted to: Written Format: Fremont River Ranger District, ATTN: Tamera Draper, PO Box 90, Teasdale, UT 84773-0090, or FAX: 435.425.3703, ATTN: Tamera Draper. Questions on this project may be directed to: Tamera Draper e-mail: tdraper01@fs.fed.us Any technical questions regarding this solicitation can be directed to: Rick Oyler at 435.896.1099 or 435.836.2811. **ATTENTION ALL BIDDERS** In order to be awarded a Federal Government Contract, you must register annually in Central Contractor Registration. See http://www.ccr.gov.handbook.cfm for a template of information necessary for registration. (Please notify us if there are any changes i.e.; banking information, address changes, etc) As of January 1, 2005 every contractor is required to complete the annual Representation and Certifications electronically. See http://orca.bpn.gov for a template of information necessary to comply with this mandate.