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.

The solicitation number is 129JGP20Q0036, and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-55.

This is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 423320 and small business size standard is 500 employees. 

This is for #6 grit in 50 lb. bags for sowing operations. Quantity is 32 Pallets with 56 bags per pallet.  Pallets need to be wrapped.

DELIVERY LOCATION:

USDA Forest Service, Placerville Nursery

2375 Fruitridge Road

Camino, CA 95709-9714

DELIVERY TIME FRAME:  First delivery by March 18, 2020, all shipments must be coordinated with nursery before delivery.  Call 24 to 48 hours in advance of delivery. 

DELIVERY HOURS:  Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1500, excluding federal holidays. 

CONTACT:  Rod Russell at (530)957-8367 (cell) or (530) 642-5037(office)

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES:  Offerors shall submit quotes to the office specified in this Solicitation on or before the exact time specified in the Solicitation.   

As a minimum, quotes shall show:

(1) Solicitation No. 129JGP20Q0036

(2) Name and address of offeror on company business letterhead. 

(3) Address quote to Attn: Robert Briney, Contracting Officer, USDA Forest Service, 621 Coyote St., Nevada City, CA 95959 or email to [email protected] or Fax Quotes to: (530) 478-6126, Attn:  Robert Briney;

(4) Price per bag/pallet; FOB destination;

(5) Delivery schedule

(6) DUN AND BRADSTREET NUMBER to verify System for Award Management (SAM) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) WWW.SAM.GOV.  If the ORCA is not completed in SAM, a completed copy of the Federal Acquisition Clause is required:  FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Dec 2016) at the following website:  http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1481_207272

(7) Acknowledgement of any Solicitation amendments.

EVALUATION: Quotes shall be evaluated on Price and Delivery

Clauses and Provisions can be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov, upon request full text of any provision or clause incorporated by reference will be provided.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov

 (End of provision)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov

 (End of clause)

By reference:

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications – Commercial Items

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items

52.204-7 System for Award Management

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

52.214-21 Descriptive Literature

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification.

52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items.

Fill-in information: check 14, 18, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 42, 46, and 55.

Offers are due on March 09, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. PST.  Offers can be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 530-478-6126, Attn:  Robert Briney.

Please contact Robert Briney, Contracting Officer, email [email protected], or 530-478-6120 for information regarding the solicitation.  Email communication is preferred.