Combined Synopsis Solicitation Honey Comb (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Request for quote AG-6395-S-09-0030 (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-27 October 17th, 2008. See http://www.arnet.gov/far/loadmainre.html. (iv) This solicitation is restricted to small businesses. The applicable NAICS code of 326199 and a size standard of less than 1000 employees. (v) CLIN 0001 Qty 8000 Description Aramid Fiber Honey Comb CLIN 0002 Qty Lump Sum Description Freight (total) (vi) The Aramid fiber Honey Comb must meet the following characteristics: Commercial Grade (PN1) P/N 1 1/8-3.0 .260”T X 23.0”L X 15.5”W Nomex honeycomb Tolerance: Thickness +/- 0.10” Length and Width +.500” –0.000” Density +/- 10%: Nominal cell size .113”- .138” (vii) Delivery is required within 20 weeks of order. Delivery is FOB Destination (freight charges must be pre-calculated in CLIN 0002. There will be no later adjustment for freight charges): USDA APHIS PPQ PBWRF 3645 East Chipman Road Phoenix, AZ 85040-2927 (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition. (ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items does not apply to this acquisition (x) Offerors shall complete at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (June 2008) and submit a copy of the representation with its offer. Please note that certifications can be completed online at https://orca.bpn.gov/. A copy of the complete clause can be found online at http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179194 (xi) Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Oct 2008) applies to the acquisition. (xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Oct 2008), applies to this acquisition with the following FAR clauses selected: (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). (15) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). (16) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (17) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126). (18) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (19) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (21) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (23) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). (24)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (Applies to all contracts). (29)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Aug 2007) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169). (31) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (36) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (40)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). (xiii) The following additional FAR clauses apply:. Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (48 CFR Chapter 4 401-453) apply to this purchase: Provision 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (see iv above). Clause 454.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance with the following text added: Inspection and Acceptance will occur at delivery location. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this solicitation. (xv) Quotes are due via mail, email, or fax by 1500 CST on Wednesday 26 November 2008. Mailing address: USDA – APHIS – ASD - Contracting Attention Nathan Johnson 100 North 6th Street Suite 510-C Butler Square Minneapolis, MN 55403 Fax 612-336-3550 Email: [email protected] (xvi) Please contact Nathan Johnson with any questions [email protected] or (612) 336-3404.

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