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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). The solicitation number for this request is F11PS00625, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is issued as a total small business set-aside competition. The NAICS 424910: Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Size Standard $7.0 Million Introduction:The Laguna Atascosa NWR request for quotes for Invasive Grass Control Spraying. The objective of spraying will be to deplete root reserves of mature invasive grasses. Contractors interested shall request a complete solicitation package from The US Fish & Wildlife Service Contracts Government Services office, Contact Chris Fernandez Contract Specialist III at [email protected] . The Government intends to issue a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and will be most advantageous to the Government. Award will be made to the lowest price of the offers. Prices must include all costs for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary for Invasive Grass Control Spraying. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE - Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish & Wildlife Services at 18 miles East of Rio Hondo off FM 106, Rio Hondo Texas, 78583. Scope of Work The contractor shall request a complete solicitation package from the US Fish & Wildlife Services, Contracts Government Services office , Chris Fernandez, [email protected] PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES - In addition, FAR provisions/clauses listed below apply. This information is available on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, must be completed on-line at www://orca.bpn.gov. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. QUOTATION SUBMISSION - The deadline for receipt of quotes is May 18, 2011 at 4:30 pm (Mountain). Quotes may be submitted on letterhead and must include, at a minimum, item description as detailed above, prompt payment terms, name, phone number and address of your point of contact. Quotations may be submitted by e-mail, fax or any mail delivery service. SUBMIT QUOTES TO: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services Division, 500 Gold Avenue, Room 5108, Albuquerque, NM 87102. The official combined synopsis/solicitation is posted at http://ideasec.nbc.gov. In order to receive the award, vendor must be registered at http://www.ccr.gov and https://orca.bpn.gov/. Amendments to the solicitation will be posted in the same manner as the solicitation; it is your responsibility to monitor the website. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. Please submit all questions by email to: [email protected]. POINT OF CONTACT: Offerors interested in submitting a quotation, or requiring additional information on this solicitation should contact: Chris Fernandez, Contracting and General Services Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, email (preferred method): [email protected], fax: 505-248-6624.

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