Combined Synopsis Solicitation Boll Weevil Traps (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-08-0068 (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-24 March 31st, 2008. See http://www.arnet.gov/far/loadmainre.html. (iv) This solicitation is restricted to small businesses. The applicable NAICS code of 329199 and a size standard of less than 500 employees. (v-vi) The purpose of this solicitation is to order 3,200 Boll Weevil Complete Traps (Plato Boll Weevil Trap® (PBWT) or equivalent), 647 packages of Boll Weevil Insecticide Strips (Plato Industries - Insecticide Strip (PI-IS) or equivalent), and 2,216 packages of 10 mg Boll Weevil Pheromone Dispensers (PID (Plato Industries Dispenser) or equivalent) in accordance with the attached item descriptions. (vii) Delivery will be 30 days after contract award. FOB Destination to the following location: Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation 451 O T Smith Road Tornillo, TX 79853 (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (Nov 2007), applies to this acquisition. (ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items is not applicable to this acquisition. (x) Offerors shall complete at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items 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 (Feb 2007) applies to the acquisition. (xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following FAR clauses (referenced numerically) selected: b:5(i), 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 29, 31, 35, 36. (xiii) The follow Federal Acquisition Regulations apply to this acquisition: provision 52.211-6 Name Brand or Equal with the salient characteristics found in the item description. The following 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). Clauses 452.211-73 Attachment to Statement of Work/Specifications and 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 Tuesday 30 April 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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