This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation number is AG- 04M3-S-08-0015 and this requirement is being issued as a Request for Quote. The procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 111940- small business size standard is .75 million. The USDA Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, R-6 Blue Mountain Area, PO Box 907, Baker City, OR 97814. The scope of work consists of supply and delivery 300 tons of alfalfa hay delivered to the Starkey Experimental Forest hay bar. 2nd or 3rd crop alfalfa-No Grass, feed analysis to certify: (2a) 16-20% crude protein, (2b) minimum 55% TDN, (2c) minimum 130 relative feed value. 2 string bales nte 2’ X 2’ X 5’. NO MOLD. Quote prices may be faxed to 541-523-1215. QUOTE PRICE $__________________ DELIVERY: The hay is to be delivered to the Starkey Experiment Forest and Range hay barn that is approximately 30 miles from La Grnade, Oregon off State Hwy 244. Access will be through 8” gates. Exact drining direction will be given to the contract awardee. Contract will contact Brian Dick at 541-962-6539 to arrange delivery times. CONTRACT CLAUSES: The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, 52.212-2 Evaluations Commercial Items, 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. In paragraph (a) of 52.212-5 the following applies: 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). In paragraph (b) of 52.212-5(b), the following apply: The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (E.O. 13126). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Aug 2007, 52.225-1 Buy American Act – Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). Point of Contact Patty Nash, Contracting Officer, Phone 541-523-1209, [email protected]. Lorrie Hill, Procurement Technician, Phone 541-523-1233, [email protected]. Place of Delivery of Quote Address: PO Box 907, 1550 Dewey AV., Baker City, OR Postal Code: 97814 Country: USA

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