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; a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Purchase Request number is F2X3CE5089A100 as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporate provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-03 (11 Apr 2005) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) change notice 20050001. It is the offeror’s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. This acquisition is for the purchase of the following items: 1. Twenty (20) each Oak Trees (to include but not limited to: nuttall, live, bur, saw tooth, overcup, shumard, willow water) 2. Five (5) each maple Trees (to include but not limited to: Trident, October Glory, Autumn Blaze) 3. Eight (8) each Tulip Poplar Trees 4. Three (3) each Gingko Trees (male only) 5. Ten (10) each Green Ash Trees 6. Five (5) each Magnolia Trees All trees shall be containerized in 25 gallon containers for planting by Maxwell AFB at a later date. Award will be made based on best value for the Government. This requirement is for the 42 ABW Grounds Maintenance section. The acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industrial Classification System Code is 424930 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Item (Jan 2005) and 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals (Oct 1997) applies to this acquisition. Submit signed and dated quotes on company letterhead. The Government will make an award to the lowest priced, responsible, contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation. The contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database and Wide Area Workflow. Offerors must be registered in the Online Representations and Certifications system at http://orca.bpn.gov) and provide a completed DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payment Program Certificate (Apr 2003) with the quote. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the internet, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2003) is incorporated into this RFQ and is amended to add the following clauses: FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (Aug 2000) and FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2005). The following additional 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); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-19, Child labor (June 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 (June 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Report 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 Registration (Oct 2003); 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. (Apr 2003); DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Jan 2005) 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); 252.243-7002, Request for Equitable Adjustment (Mar 1998); and 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002). The following DFARS clauses are hereby incorporate into this solicitation: 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources and Subcontractors (Apr 2003); 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals (Apr 2003); 252.225-7014, Alternate I (Apr 2003); DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A (Apr 2003). AFFARS 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations applies. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating is C9E. A due date for offers will be Noon, central time, 3 June 05. Offers may be mailed to 42d Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6334 or faxed to 334-953-3527, ATTN: TSgt Shawn Edwards, or emailed to
[email protected]. Reference the Purchase Request number. Please email or fax any questions/comments to TSgt Shawn Edwards (fax and email information above).