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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 129JGP20Q0035, and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-55. This is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 424910 and small business size standard is 500 employees. This is for a quantity of 450 cubic yard. Mix shall be 60% peat moss and 40% Vermiculite or agreed upon ratio. Peat Moss specs : Choice cut ‘Canadian’ sphagnum peat moss. Vacuum mined. Light (blond) peat color Percentage of fines in peat to be less than 8% from the #100 mesh sieve with a course/fine ratio of 1:2 using the # 10 sieve. Vermiculite specs : #2 International grade agricultural (horticultural) vermiculite. No more than 10% of fines less than 1mm in size. (Note) Quotation needs to include description of vermiculite type and source used. Must also be certified to be asbestos free. Mixed media will have the following: Bulk density of media should be 0.09 gm/ml. pH range after wetting 4.0 – 5.4 Dry density will be 8 to 10 pounds per cubic foot. Salinity (salt) shall be less than 1.5 mmhos/cm. Media shall contain the wetting agent like Aquaduct at a rate of 1 pound per cubic yard. Media shall have a moisture content of from 25 to 40 percent by dry weight. Aeration porosity shall be between 25-35% Desired exchangeable nutrient range: Parts per Million Nitrogen (NH4) 0.0 Nitrogen (NO3) 0-10 Phosphorous 0-10 Potassium 10-30 Calcium 10-50 Magnesium 0-20 Iron 0.3-1.3 Copper 0.001-0.011 Zinc 0.080-0.190 Chlorides 0-5 Media must be supplied in opaque tote bags of approx. 81 cu ft. Shipments must be staggered and coordinated with nursery before delivery. Bags will be shrink-wrapped or non-slip stacked on pallets to aid in forklift transport. DELIVERY LOCATION: USDA Forest Service, Placerville Nursery 2375 Fruitridge Road Camino, CA 95709-9714 DELIVERY TIME FRAME: First delivery by March 16, 2020 , all shipments must be coordinated with nursery before delivery. Call 24 to 48 hours in advance of delivery. DELIVERY HOURS: Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1500, excluding federal holidays. CONTACT: Rod Russell at (530)957-8367 (cell) or (530) 642-5037(office) SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: Offerors shall submit quotes to the office specified in this Solicitation on or before the exact time specified in the Solicitation. As a minimum, quotes shall show: (1) Solicitation No. 129JGP20Q0035 (2) Name and address of offeror on company business letterhead. (3) Address quote to Attn: Robert Briney, Contracting Officer, USDA Forest Service, 621 Coyote St., Nevada City, CA 95959 or email to
[email protected] or Fax Quotes to: (530) 478-6126, Attn: Robert Briney; (4) Price per cubic foot; FOB destination; (5) Quotation needs to include description of vermiculite type and source used. Also required certification of being free of asbestos; (6) Delivery schedule (7) DUN AND BRADSTREET NUMBER to verify System for Award Management (SAM) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) WWW.SAM.GOV . If the ORCA is not completed in SAM, a completed copy of the Federal Acquisition Clause is required: FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Dec 2016) at the following website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1481_207272 (8) Acknowledgement of any Solicitation amendments. EVALUATION: Quotes shall be evaluated on a best value basis: Past performance and experience; capability of meeting agency requirements (see the details below); capability of meeting delivery time; and price per cubic foot FOB destination. To determine if a vendor meets agency requirements: a ONE GALLON SAMPLE may be requested to test whether the pH balance is as stated in the requirements. If a SAMPLE is requested and , vendor has 3 days to deliver to the delivery address. Also, must have supplied vermiculite description and asbestos free certification with quotation. Clauses and Provisions can be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov, upon request full text of any provision or clause incorporated by reference will be provided. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov (End of provision) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov (End of clause) By reference: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications – Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-13 , System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification. 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Fill-in information: check 14, 18, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 42, 46, and 55. Offers are due on March 09, 2020, at 3:00 p.m . PST. Offers can be emailed to
[email protected] or faxed to 530-478-6126, Attn: Robert Briney. Please contact Robert Briney, Contracting Officer, email
[email protected] , or 530-478-6120 for information regarding the solicitation. Email communication is preferred.