68 -- DOUGLAS-FIR TUSSOCK MOTH PHEROMONE

Notice Date

May 21, 2001

Contracting Office

USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, 333 SW First Avenue, PO Box 3623, Portland, OR 97208-3623

ZIP Code

97208-3623

Solicitation Number

R6-01-022

Response Due

June 5, 2001

Point of Contact

Sally Tavares, (503) 808-2388 or Dennis Becker, (503) 808-2377/Contracting Officer

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item in accordance with the format in FAR 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. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses identified in FAR Subpart 12, FAC 97-24, as required. The NAICS is 325998, the size standard for which is a concern, including its affiliates, does not exceed 500 employees. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for furnishing and delivering the following: 1) Z/6/Heneciosen-11-one Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth Pheromone, 20 kilograms. Delivery shall be FOB destination on or before July 9, 2001 to USDA Forest Service, 333 SW First Avenue, Portland, OR 97204. This is a 100% set-aside for small business. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered. Offers will be due on June 5, 2001. The following FAR clauses/provisions are applicable to this acquisition. FAR Clause/Provisions, 52.203-3, Gratuities, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors 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 (incorporating FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award, 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 332), 52.222-41). Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, and must include a completed copy of provisions 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The offeror must also provide its Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). The Government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors: Past performance and price. Past performance and price are of equal value. At least 3 references are required for past performance. The written proposals and the above, required, information must be received at this office on or before June 5, 2001 by 8:00 am local time. Point of contact for information regarding this requirement is Ms. Sally Tavares, (503) 808-2388. Faxed responses are acceptable (FAX 503/808-2365). All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. Requests for copies of the solicitation can be e-mailed to stavares@fs.fed.us or faxed to (503) 808-2365, ATTN: the aforementioned individual. Copies of the solicitation will be faxed to offerors. All requests must include the firm's physical address, telephone, a valid fax number, and a point of contact.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010523/68SOL002.HTM (W-141 SN50M6Z3)