Verbenone Pheromone and MCH Supply Order, Region 1 and Region 4

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-66A. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation Number for this procurement is AG-03R6-S-13-0034 and is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Submit written offers only; oral offers will not be accepted. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 325320 - Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing and the size standard is 500 employees. A firm fixed-price contract(s) will be issued. All firms or individuals responding must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) via http://www.sam.gov. Description of Work A quotation is requested for two line items. See attached Price Sheets. The successful Quoter is required to provide proof of a valid and current product registration for their company with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Inspection will be made at the delivery points and will consist of random sampling of the product(s) for conformance with specifications and quantity count. Quoter shall identify the name, address, and contact information for the manufacturer of the product(s) being offered. Quoter shall specify how materials will be packaged for deliveries. Line Item 1: Procurement of 53,753 verbenone pouches that are currently registered by EPA for control of mountain pine beetle. Each pouch to contain at least 6.75g of verbenone, 4,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo(3.1.1) hept-3-en-2-one. See the Price Sheets for the quantity and distribution of the material to be shipped to 26 different locations in Montana, Idaho, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, and Nevada. Pricing shall include shipping costs. Line Item 2: Procurement of 29,585 MCH bubble caps that are currently registered by EPA for control of Douglas-fir beetle. Each pouch to contain at least 390g of MCH, 3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one. See the Price Sheets for the quantity and distribution of the material to be shipped to 19 different locations in Montana, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Nevada. Pricing shall include shipping costs. Project Locations and Deliveries A spreadsheet with shipping addresses, quantities, and points of contact will be provided to the Contractor at time of award. Delivery Date for Item No. 1 (verbenone pouches) is no later than May 24, 2013. Delivery Date for Item No. 2 (MCH bubble caps) is no later than April 30, 2013. All deliveries shall be made on regular workdays (Monday through Friday) during regular business hours (0800 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., local time), excluding official Federal Government holidays. ? List of Attachments The following attachments are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. Price Sheets, 2 pages Provisions, 18 pages Evaluation Criteria and Basis of Award Award will be made by Item. Award for each item will encompass all the listed shipping areas and quantities listed for each item. The Government will make award to the responsible Vendor(s) whose offer(s) conform to the elements of this Request for Quotation and is most advantageous to the Government. Award(s) may be offered to the best value offer(s) made to the Government, considering price, availability, and delivery schedule. Provisions and Clauses (a) The following provisions are applicable to this solicitation and are included in the Provisions Attachment. FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (FEB 2012) The following addenda is provided to paragraph (b) entitled "Submission of offers": Request for Quotation shall be submitted and shall contain the following information: Attached Price Sheet including Solicitation Number, Name, Address, Telephone Number of Offeror, Price, and Any Discount Terms. Quotes must indicate quantity, unit price, and total amount. Quoter shall specify how materials will be packaged for deliveries. Offers may be submitted via facsimile to +1 (555) 000-0000 or email to contact@example.gov, or mail to: USDA - Forest Service, Western Montana Acquisition Zone, Building 24 - Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804. FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEC 2012) An Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at: http://www.sam.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the Offeror shall complete paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. AGAR 452.209-70 - Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction (Deviation 2012-01) (FEB 2012) Alternate I (FEB 2012) (b) The following clauses are applicable to this solicitation are listed below and incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FEB 2012) FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (JAN 2013) The following FAR Clauses are applicable as listed: FAR 52.203-6 - Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006) Alternate I (OCT 1995) FAR 52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (AUG 2012) FAR 52.209-6 - Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) FAR 52.209-10 - Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (MAY 2012) FAR 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) FAR 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) FAR 52.219-14 - Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) FAR 52.219-28 - Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2012) FAR 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) FAR 52.222-19 - Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) FAR 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) FAR 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) FAR 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) FAR 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) FAR 52.225-1 - Buy American Act-Supplies (FEB 2009) FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) AGAR 452.209-71 - Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants (FEB 2012) Alternate I (FEB 2012) Clauses incorporated by reference in this solicitation can be accessed online in full text at the following website: Federal Acquisition Regulations - http://acquisition.gov/far and Agriculture Acquisition Regulations - www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html . Response Time Quotes are due no later than 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Savings Time on April 4, 2013. Point of contact for this solicitation is Martin Schmidt, +1 (555) 000-0000.