Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. The solicitation number is 1204N719Q0005 and is issued as a Request for Quotations. The NAICS code is 339999. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is a small business set-aside. This solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-100 dated August 22, 2018. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items; the evaluation criteria stated in paragraph (a) of this provision are as follows: (1) Technical Capability to meet requirements stated herein, (2) Past Performance and 3) Price. Technical and Past Performance when combined are approximately equal to cost or price. The contract award will be offered to the best value offer made to the Government, considering technical capability, past performance and price; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items. In paragraph (b) of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.209.11, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-50, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ Project Name: 87-SUPPLY AND DELIVER SEEDLING GROWING CONTAINERS FILLED WITH Q-PLUG GROWING MEDIA SCOPE OF CONTRACT: Line Item Description: The Government will furnish to the contractor an estimated 4,140 Q-Plug Expanded Polystyrene Trays (Hortiblock 200) by 12/14/2018 to be filled with Q-Plug (Brand Name) media or equal with - inch concave dibble per cell. The contractor will deliver these trays on or before January 7, 2019. The Government will furnish to the contractor an estimated 8,280 Q-Plug Expanded Polystyrene Trays (Hortiblock 200) by 6/7/2019 to be filled with Q-Plug (Brand Name) media or equal - concave dibble per cell. The contractor will deliver these trays on or before June 21, 2019. There are 200 cells per tray. The media used must have a Ph of less than 6.0. Contractor must provide Ph test results for each lot of media used to the Government prior to shipment. Quantity - Provide a unit price for the following items: ITEM 1 - Estimated Quantity 4,140 Each Government- furnished trays (Hortiblock 200) filled with Q-Plug (brand name) media or equal, delivered F.O.B. Destination by January 7, 2019. ITEM 2 - Estimated 8,280 Each Government-furnished trays (Hortiblock 200) filled with Q-Plug (brand name) media or equal, delivered F.O.B. Destination by June 21, 2019. Required Delivery Schedule: The Government requires first delivery of an estimated 4,140 Q-Plug Expanded Polystyrene Trays (Hortiblock 200) on or before January 7,2019, and requires second delivery of an estimated 8,280 Q-Plug Expanded Polystyrene Trays (Hortiblock 200) on or before June 21,2019. Delivery Location: J. Herbert Stone Nursery, 2606 Old Stage Road, Central Point, Oregon 97502, located approximately 5 miles Northwest of Medford, Oregon, between Jacksonville and Central Point, Oregon or to a container growing facility within 200 miles of the J. Herbert Stone Nursery, Central Point, Oregon. Delivery shall be made on regular working days, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. PST. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) 48 hours in advance of delivery at (541) 858-6100. Packing and Packaging - Commercial: Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission and Regulations, Uniform Freight Classification Rules, or Regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation. QUOTES/PRICING: Pricing and verification of technical ability to meet Specifications are due to: USDA, Forest Service, Rogue River -Siskiyou National Forest, Attn: Contracting, 3040 Biddle Road, Medford, Oregon 97504-4119 by 4:30 p.m., local time, November 26,2018. Send questions by FAX to 541-618-2148. - Attn: Contracting or by email: mgiuliani@fs.fed.us Quotes shall be submitted for the total item. Quotes for less than the total item will not be considered. Award will be made on the best value to the Government. Facsimile quotes will be accepted. FAX Number: 541-618-2148 NOTES: Contractor must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Information on registration may be obtained via the internet at www.sam.gov All contractors/vendors must complete the electronic version of the Representations and Certifications in the SAM system. Offers and Attachment 1 should be mailed or hand delivered to: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Attn: Maggie Giuliani - Contracting 3040 Biddle Road Medford, OR 97504 Include the following on the sealed envelope: RFQ number: 1204N719Q0005 Name of Project: Supply and Deliver Seedling Growing Containers filled with Q-Plug Growing Media Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Offers with Attachment 1 may also be faxed to: (541) 618-2148, Attn: Maggie Giuliani - Contracting
