Weed Control

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Request for Quote (RFQ) FA4897-11-Q-0045 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a RFQ. Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (iii) This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 and through Department of Defense Acquisition Regulation Change Notice 20110819. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm (iv) This procurement is being issued as 100% Small Business Set-Aside. North American Industrial Classification Standard: 561730; Small Business Size Standard: $7.0 million. (v) CLIN (0001) - 1 EA - Provide Invasive and Noxious Weed Control in accordance with Statement of Work (SOW) See attached SOW and Maps (vi) Services will be provided at Saylor Creek Range and on Mountain Home AFB. Delivery NLT 30 Days ARO. Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC). (vii) The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be the most advantageous to the government based on price and salient characteristics. Award shall be based on All or None. (viii) The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 addendum is also included. (ix) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractor's Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside; FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965; FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Israeli Trade Act ALT I; FAR 52.225-4 Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Israeli Trade Act Certificate; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central; Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; DFARS 252.225-7002 Quailifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea, and AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsmen (see below POC) **Eric Thaxton, 129 Andrews Street,Langley AFB, VA 23665, Email eric.thaxton@langley.af.mil, Phone: (757)764-5372, Fax:(757)764-4400** (x) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Item (DEVIATION). (xi) The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (DEVIATION). (xii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiii) The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The basis for award is conformance to the synopsis/solicitation and price. (xiv) The clause at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the annual representations and certificates have been completed electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If the annual representations and certifications has not been completed electronically at the ORCA website, then only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision need to be completed. (xv) Numbered Notes (xvi) Quotes must be emailed to Phillip Manwaring at phillip.manwaring@mountainhome.af.mil, or faxed to (208) 828-2658. Quotes are required to be received no later than 1400 MST, 20 Sep 2011.