Description
1. The Coronado National Forest, Tucson, Arizona, is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for the supply and bulk delivery, FOB Destination, of a native seed mix, certified noxious weed free. Delivery is to Safford Airport, Safford, Arizona, approximately 151 miles from Tucson, Arizona. 2. Quotes are to be submitted to Coronado National Forest, Room 5F, 300 W. Congress, Tucson, AZ 85701 or faxed to Leah Arp-Romero at (520) 670-4532 by 3:00 P.M. MST, Thursday, July 22, 2004. 3. Note: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 4. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 01-24. 5. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 424910 and the size standard is 500 employees. 7. Required Delivery: Sunday, August 1, 2004 and Monday, August 2, 2004; Delivery shall be staggered between the two dates. 8. Schedule of Supplies and Services: Supply and deliver in bulk form by hopper trailer truck a seed mix composed of the following three species at a composition of 33.3% each: Beardless Barley (Hordeum Vulgave), Mountain Brome (Bromus Marginatus), Slender Wheatgrass (Agropyron trachycaulum). Application density shall be 65 seeds per square foot over 3,000 acres total. At 81 pls pounds per acre, the total pure live seed weight is approximately 243,000 pounds. Quoter who receives award for this procurement must provide certifications that state pure live seed percentages and noxious weed free status of seed lots within 24 hours of notification of award. Upon arrival, hopper trucks are required to remain at airport site for unloading of seed mix to fixed-wing aircraft for a duration of 8 to 10 hours. 8. Quotes must include a completed copy of [FAR] 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items. [FAR] 52.212-2 Evaluation, Commercial Items is applicable with the following factors used to evaluate quotes: Price, technical conformity to specifications, and ability to meet delivery schedule. 10. The following clauses are incorporated by reference and can be downloaded in their entirety at www.arnet.gov/far: [FAR] 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items, [FAR] 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items, [FAR] 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, Commercial Items; [FAR] 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; [FAR] 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration: proof of contractor registration in CCR required before the government may offer an order to a quoter; [FAR] 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; [FAR] 52.225-3 Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Israeli Trade Act Balance of Payments Program.