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68 -- PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES SOL RFQ-R8-99-08 DUE 060399 POC Angelina Hansell, CONTRACTING OFFICER, (404) 347-2624 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: quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation R8-99-08 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification(SIC) code is 2879; size standard is 500 employees. The USDA -- Forest Service is soliciting for the acquistion of the following herbicides/pesticides: Accord (product specific; no substitutions)600 gallons (5-gallon [2 x 2.5gallon] containers); Arsenal Applicators Concentrate (Forestry 4lb ai) (product specific; no substitutions) 400 gallons (1-gallon containers); Garlon 3A(product specific; no substitutions) 2400 gallons (5-gallon [2 x 2.5 gallon] containers); Garlon 4 (for forestry) (product specific; no substitutions) 3050 gallons (5-gallon [2 x 2.5 gallon] containers); Roundup (product specific; no substitutions) 400 gallons (2.5-gallon containers); Velpar L (product specific; no substitutions) 2600 gallons (5-gallon [2 x 2.5 gallon] containers). Product specific -- EPA requires that products be labeled for "site" of application. Any product purchased from this contract must have appropriate labeling to permit forest, right-of-way, or wildlife site use. Quoters must provide products meeting this label constraints or product will be returned at quoters expense. Quoters must be set up to receive payments by credit card. Orders placed against this contract must be delivered to one or a combination of the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors- Commercial, applies without addenda. Evaluations will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 based on price and other factors. Offers shall include a complete copy of FAR 42.23203, Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with quotes. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies without addenda, FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. written quotes are due at USDA -- Forest Service, Kay Matthews, (404) 347-1635, 1720 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 876S, Atlanta, GA 30367 at COB 06/03/1999. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 05/04/99 (W-SN327604). (0124)

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