Seed Tech Systems Multiple Air Chamber Seed Cleaning Machine Model-204

Synopsis: AG-9327-11-18 - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Seed Tech Systems Multiple Air Chamber Seed Cleaning Machine Model MACS-204 This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the FAR, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. AG-9327-11-18. This combined synopsis is for a Seed Tech Systems Multiple Air Chamber Seed Cleaning Machine or equal as identified below, including delivery to the Plant Materials Center Farm located at 2055 Schurz Highway, Fallon, NV, 89406, by November 10, 2011. All costs for the transportation of the Seed Cleaning Machine from shipping point(s) to the destination shall be paid by the contractor and included in the unit price quoted for the item. Final Specifications Seed Tech Systems MACS 204 A multiple air chamber separator used for general seed cleaning and for precision grading. It can be used to remove both heavy debris, such as clods, rocks, glass, sticks, large particles, and lighter granular debris, such as chaff, inert material, pieces of broken seeds and other light unwanted materials. By means of a variable frequency computer, airflow is controlled to each chamber. Can effectively be used to separate partially-filled and immature seeds from the whole seed, which improves the quality of the seed lot and enhances the seed viability and germination percentage of the lot. Complete with: Feeder stand and feeder Motor: 1 hp (4 ea), single phase, 208-230 volts Each chamber has an independently controlled blower Quoted with the hopper, feed trough, feeder and controller with the package Vibratory feeder unit to feed the product into the multiple enclosed chambers Airflow is calibrated by computer-digitized control of airflow levels Stratifies columns of air and uses this air to separate materials from seed Four independently programmable key pads Acrylic body construction with 4 multiple separation chambers Approx dimensions: 48" L x 42" W x 76" H Continuous flow discharge chutes (flow through) Small lot batch collection THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES/PROVISIONS ARE APPLICABLE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT: 52.203-6 - Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006);52.212-01, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUN 2008); 52.212-02, Evaluation - Commercial Item (JAN 1999)(evaluation factors to be considered are price and the ability to meet the requested delivery time frame); 52.212-03 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (MAY 2011); 52.212-04 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (JUNE 2010); 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (MAY 2011); 52.204-7 - Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008); 52.216-24 - Limitation of Government Liability (APR 1984); 52.216-25 - Contract Definitization (OCT 2010); 52.219-06 - Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (JUNE 2003); 52.219-28 - Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2009); 52.222-03 - Convict Labor (JUNE 2003); 52.222-19 - Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JULY 2010); 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007); 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010); 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009); 52.223-18 - Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (SEPT 2010); 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies (FEB 2009); 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008); 52.225-25 - Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification (SEPT 2010); 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003); 52.243-1 - Changes-Fixed Price (AUG 1987); and 52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991); 52-247-63 - Preference for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers (JUN 2003); 52.247-64 - Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006). THE ABOVE FAR CLAUSES ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. THE FULL CLAUSES CAN BE ACCESSED AT: https://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/current/html/FARTOCP52.html. It is the quoters responsibility to review all the FAR clauses and submit any information required. Prospective contractors MUST be registered and active in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) PRIOR to award. Registration for CCR can be completed at http://www.ccr.gov. Quotes shall include the contractor's Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS). The Offeror Representations and Certifications as required in 52.212-03 may be submitted with quotes or completed online at the Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) located at: https://orca.bpn.gov/. Delivery shall be as soon as possible after award of contract and no later than November 10, 2011.(Please indicate on Quote if delivery can be met). Delivery will be at the Plant Materials Center Farm located at 2055 Schurz Highway, Fallon, NV 89406. FOB Destination. QUOTES ARE DUE BY 2:00 PM PACIFIC STANDARD TIME ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011. QUOTES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO DANIEL GILBERT. PLEASE INCLUDE THE RFQ # AG-9327-11-18 AND YOUR DUNS NUMBER ON THE QUOTE. Quotes must be either faxed to 775-857-8523, or mailed to USDA/NRCS, Nevada State Office, Attn: Daniel Gilbert, 1365 Corporate Blvd, Reno, NV, 89502. QUOTES MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 423820 (Size Standard in number of employees is 100). This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. Any questions regarding the above information may be directed to Daniel Gilbert at 775-857-8500 x118 or email at daniel.gilbert@nv.usda.gov. Contracting Office Address: 1365 Corporate Blvd Reno, NV 89502 Place of Performance: 2055 Schurz Highway Fallon, Nevada United States Primary Point of Contact: Daniel Gilbert Purchasing Agent Daniel.gilbert@nv.usda.gov Phone: 775-857-8500 x118 Fax: 775-857-8523