This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. Reference number F194360is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR Part 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) change notice 20040625. The North American Industry Classification System code is 424910 with a small business size of 100 employees. This acquisition is being issued as a 100% Small Business set aside. Requirement: CLIN 0001: 1200 Bales of Pine Straw CLIN 0002:400 50 LB bags Fertilizer,24-5-11,Clin 0003: 200 50 LB Bags of herbicide Ronstar-Preemergent. Offeror's quoted price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Award will be made on price alone. Award will be made to a single offeror. The desired delivery date will be NLT 24 Sep o4. Delivery will be to Bldg 1481, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112. FOB is destination. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jan 2004), applies to this acquisition. Offerors MUST include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items (May 2004); DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 1995); DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance Payment Program Certificate (Apr 2003) with the quotation. The FAR clause, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2003) applies to this acquisition and is addended to add the following FAR clauses: 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (Aug 2000); 52.211-6, Brand name or equal (Aug 1999); The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jun 2004), applies to this acquisition, and specifically the following FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995); 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004); 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996); 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 2004); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002); 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (Jun 1998); 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); 52.225-13 -Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Dec 2003); 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor (Oct 2003); and 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003). The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (June 2004), applies to this acquisition, and specifically the following clauses under paragraphs (a) and (b) are applicable: 52.203-3 - Gratuities (Apr 1984); 252.225-7001 - Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Apr 2003); 252.225-7012 - Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Jun 2004); 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Jan 2004); 252.243-7002 - Requests for Equitable Adjustment (Mar 1998); and 252.247-7023 - Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002). The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (June 2004) (Deviation), applies to this acquisition. The following DFARS clauses are hereby incorporated into this solicitation: 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources and Subcontractors (Apr 2003); and 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Nov 2003). NOTE: CCR can be obtained by accessing the internet, http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. The CCR number must be obtained before award can be made. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be accessed via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http:/www.arnet.far.gov. Please contact Bob Keyat (334) 953-6170, e-mail:
[email protected]. All quotes must be for supplies as stated, partial quotes will not be considered. Responses/Offers are due by the close of business (3:00 PM CDT) on 16 September 2004. Submit written quotes; oral quotes will not be accepted. Quotes may be submitted via fax (334) 953-3527, e-mail or mail to 42 CONS/LGCB-1, attn: Bob Key.