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CORRECTION: QUOTATION DUE DATE IS EXTENDED TO: JUNE 15, 2006 (i) 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; quotes are being requested and a separate written request for quotes will not be issued. (ii) The reference/solicitation number is 60-004 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Purchase Order with a guarantee minimum of 100 sacs. WE ARE ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL ROUTE AND A COMBINED PROPOSAL FOR ALL ROUTES. AWARD MAY BE DONE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL ROUTE OR ONE CONTRACT FOR THE COMBINED ROUTES. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (AGARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http:// www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html . (iv) THIS SOLICITATION UTILIZES FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. THIS EFFORT IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. The associated NAICS code for this effort is 484220. (v) This requirement is for Sample Hauling Services for the USDA, AMS, COTTON PROGRAM CORPUS CHRISTI CLASSING OFFICE 3545 Twin River Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas 78410. Technical Point of Contact: Theodore J. Proske @ 361-241-4001. (vi) Statement Of Work/Specifications: See attachments. (vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this solicitation. (viii) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The following text is added to Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (ii) past performance; and (iii) price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are equally important when compared to price. Offerors with no past performance will be rated neutral. Additional guidance on price is provided under provision 52.212-1 section (g). (ix) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. A copy of the provision may be attained from http:// www.arnet.gov/far. The contractor shall either return a completed copy of this provision with its quote, or complete the Online Reps and Certs Application (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov. (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and is applicable to this acquisition. 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor; Cooperation with Authorities and remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 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; 52.225-3, US Department of Labor No. 1994-2507 Revision No. 26 dtd 06-01-2005 is included in this solicitation. BUY AMERICAN ACT FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS ISRAELI TRADE ACT; 52.225-4, BUY AMERICAN ACT FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS ISRAELI TRADE ACT CERTIFICATE; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. (xii) To be awarded this purchase order, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. The following clauses identified at paragraph b of the clause are considered checked and is applicable to this acquisition. 52.203-3 Gratuities. (xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xiv) QUOTATION ARE DUE MAY 16, 2006 BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS. FAX A COPY OF YOUR QUOTE TO (361) 241-0133 Attn: Theodore J. Proske. FOLLOWED BY A HARD COPY TO: USDA AMS, COTTON PROGRAM CORPUS CHRISIT CLASSING OFFICE 3545 TWIN RIVER BLVD. CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78410.