**THIS NOTICE IS AMENDED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE TO APRIL 11, 2006 1 P.M CENTRAL TIME** AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: WEIGHT OF SHIPPING BOXES EMPTY: 46.5 lbs DIMENSIONS OF SHIPPING BOXES ARE: BOXES 23 inches wide X 23 inches tall and 28.5 inches long. EMPTY BOXES SHIPPED ASSEMBLED AS IS. NO OBSERVED HOLIDAYS-SHIPMENT DAILY FOR DURATION OF SEASON. THE AMOUNT OF LIABILITY FOR EACH LOADED SHIPMENT IS $6313.00 GROUND COURIER SERVICES ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REQUIREMENT. SHELF LIFE OF COMMODITY BEING SHIPPED IS 5 HOURS. ****************************************************** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, and supplemental information included in this notice. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The reference number for this effort is APPQWR43-0040-6 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plan Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Pink Bollworm Rearing Facility (PBWRF), Phoenix Arizona intends to procure Air Carrier Service, price based on unit of weight, for daily delivery of live sterile pink bollworm moths to El Paso, Texas and live sterile pink bollworm moths to Bakersfield, California and timely return of the empty shipping boxes to Phoenix Arizona, as defined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The total number of hours moths can survive under refrigeration is 5 hours. Total number of recommended hours between departures from PPQ office to destination pickup must be 4-5 hours. Length of Service will be April 30, 2006 through June 30, 2006 with Option Line Items from [July 1 2006 to July 31 2006]; [August 1 2006 to August 31 2006]; and [September 1 2006 to September 30 2006]. 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 Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ Seven line Items apply based on a Firm Fixed Price per pound unit basis. This is a Small Business set aside. The associated NAICS Code is 481112 and the small business standard is 1500 employees. This requirement consists of (seven) line item: 0001 Air Freight Full Boxes of Live PBW Moths from Phoenix Arizona to El Paso Texas weekly 7 days Quantity requested 38,560 Pounds. 0002 Air Freight Full Boxes of Live Moths from Phoenix Arizona to Bakersfield California weekly 7 days Quantity requested 5,200 Pounds. 0003 Return of Empty shipping boxes from El Paso to Phoenix Arizona (within 3 days). Quantity Requested- 23,800 Pounds. 0004 Return of empty shipping boxes from Bakersfield California to Phoenix Arizona Quantity requested- 2,820 Pounds. 0005 Option Line Items a-d from [July 1 2006 to July 31 2006] a) Air Freight Full Boxes of Live PBW Moths from Phoenix Arizona to El Paso Texas weekly 7 days. b) Air Freight Full Boxes of Live Moths from Phoenix, Arizona to Bakersfield California weekly 7 days. c) Return of Empty shipping boxes from El Paso to Phoenix Arizona (within 3 days). d) Return of empty shipping boxes from Bakersfield California to Phoenix Arizona (within 3 days). Total Weight 26,018 0006 Option Line Item [August 1 2006 to August 31 2006] e) Air Freight Full Boxes of Live PBW Moths from Phoenix Arizona to El Paso Texas weekly 7 days. f) Air Freight Full Boxes of Live Moths from Phoenix, Arizona to Bakersfield California weekly 7 days. g) Return of Empty shipping boxes from El Paso to Phoenix Arizona (within 3 days). h) Return of empty shipping boxes from Bakersfield California to Phoenix Arizona (within 3 days). Total Weight 26,018 0007 Option Line Item and [September 1 2006 to September 30 2006] i) Air Freight Full Boxes of Live PBW Moths from Phoenix Arizona to El Paso Texas weekly 7 days. j) Air Freight Full Boxes of Live Moths from Phoenix, Arizona to Bakersfield California weekly 7 days. k) Return of Empty shipping boxes from El Paso to Phoenix Arizona (within 3 days). l) Return of empty shipping boxes from Bakersfield California to Phoenix Arizona (within 3 days). Total Weight 26,018 The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial applies to this solicitation. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following text is added to Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2: (Trade-off). The Government will award a contract 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. Other evaluations are technical approach and past performance. All evaluation factors other the price when combined are approximately equal to price. Additional guidance on price is provided under provision 52.212-2 section (g). 52.212-1 (b)(4) Each offer must include a detailed explanation of the procedures and processes that will be used to successfully perform the service under this project. Responses must specifically address how Moths will be transferred in less than 5 hours and protocols; plans in place in the event of contingencies. The description shall not exceed 2 pages. The provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall return a completed copy of the Offeror Representations and Certifications with their quotation. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. . The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses identified in FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government 52.203-6 Alt I; Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-21; Equal Opportunity; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-35 Equal; Installment Payments for Commercial Items 52.232-30; 52.232-33 Payment by electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration; Prompt Payment 52.249-1. The following text is added to Paragraph (2) of AGAR 428.228-71 Alt I (Insurance Coverage) as prescribed in 428.310, The contractor shall have property damage liability insurance which shall be required in the amount of $100,000 per occurrence. Numbered notes 1 apply. ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing and faxed to
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