This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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-04N7-S-12-0007 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Part 13.5. The NAICS code is 424910. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is a small business set-aside. This solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-54. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items; the evaluation criteria stated in paragraph (a) of this provision are as follows: (1) Technical Capability to meet requirements stated herein, and (2) Price. The contract award will be offered to the best value offer made to the Government, considering technical capability and price; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items. In paragraph (b) of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.203-6 (Alt I),52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-54, 52.225-1, 52.225-13 and 52.232-33. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: http://www.arnet.gov/far/

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Line Item Description: The Government will furnish an estimated 15,880 (4,000 by 2/01/2012 (estimated date) and 11,880 by 6/15/12) Q-Plug Expanded Polystrene Trays (Hortiblock 200) to be filled with Q-Plug (Brand Name) media or equal with ¼ inch concave dibble per cell. There are 200 cells per tray. Quantity: estimated 15,880 Government-furnished trays (Hortiblock 200). Provide a unit price per filled tray with Q-Plug (brand name) media or equal, delivered F.O.B. Destination. Required Delivery Schedule: The Government requires delivery of estimated 4,000 each on or before February 1, 2012 and estimated 11,880 each by June 15, 2012. Delivery Location: J. Herbert Stone Nursery, 2606 Old Stage Road, Central Point, Oregon 97502, located approximately 5 miles Northwest of Medford, Oregon, between Jacksonville and Central Point, Oregon or to container growing facility within 200 miles of the J. Herbert Stone Nursery, Central Point, Oregon. Delivery shall be made on regular working days, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) 48 hours in advance of delivery at (541) 858-6100. Packing and Packaging - Commercial: Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission and Regulations, Uniform Freight Classification Rules, or Regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

Quotes and Descriptive Literature establishing verification of technical ability to meet Specifications are due to the Contracting Officer, Rogue River National Forest 3040 Biddle Road, Medford, Oregon 97504-4119, by 4:30 p.m., local time, on January 9, 2012. Send questions by FAX to: (541) 618-2148 - Attn: Contracting.

NOTE: CCR Registration - a prospective awardee shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award. See contract clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008). Information on registration may be obtained via the Internet at: http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757.

All vendors must complete the electronic version of the Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at: http://www.bpn.gov and clicking on the Online Reps and Certs Application.

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