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DESC: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; quotations are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-13. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), Plant and Protection Quarantine (PPQ), Edinburg TX, intends to procure 20,400 pounds (lbs) Torula Yeast Pellets in 50 pound (lb) drums. F.O.B. destination, The NAICS Code is 325320 . SPECFICATIONS: The bait pellets will consist of 45% torula yeast (inactive, Type B) and 55% dry borax decahydrate by weight (2.25 grams torula yeast : 2.50 grams 10M standard technical grade borax decahydrate) pressed into pellet that will weigh 5 grams +/- 0.5 grams. Additional prerequisites include: The torula yeast will be killed dried yeast rendered inactive, non viable and incapable of growth in any microbiological growth medium. The torula yeast will be Type B strain with the following parameters: Percent Protein (N X 6.5) 45.0 Minimum Non protein N average 0.3 – 0.5 Minerals (ash) 7.0 – 7.8 Fiber (AOAC) 0.4 – 0.5 Carbohydrates 25 – 30 Moisture 4.5; 7.0 Maximum Microbiological/Chemical parameters Unite Forming Colonies/gram Method Reference Viable yeast <10 FDA-BAM, 8th ed. Fungus 50 FDA-BAM, 8th ed Total bacteria 10,000 Coliform <3 AOAC 966.23 Fecal coliform Negative CMMEF, 3rd ed. Salmonella Negative AOAC 967.26 Other Parameters Essential vitamins Microgram/gram Thiamine 0.15 Riboflavin 0.05 Niacin 0.5 B-Complex Vitamins Micrograms/grams Pyridoxine 30 - 60 Pantothenic acid 100 - 150 Free folic acid 1 - 3 PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 2500 - 3000 Inositol 3500 - 4500 Biotin 0.6 – 2.0 Vitamin B-12 0.03 – 0.05 Minerals Milligrams/grams Potassium 18 -22 Phosphorus 15 - 20 Calcium 2 - 5 Magnesium 1.5 – 2.0 Silicon 0.3 – 0.5 Iron 0.15 – 0.2 Sodium 0.1 – 0.2 Zinc 0.1 – 0.15 Manganese 0.03 – 0.04 Aluminum 0.025 – 0.03 Copper 0.015 – 0.02 Iodine 0.004 – 0.005 Lead 0.003 – 0.004 Nickel 0.001 – 0.002 Microgram/gram Cobalt 0.04 Amino Acid Composition based on 16% N of 100% protein Amino Acid Protein (%) Lysine 8.5 Methionine 1.5 Chysteine 1.0 Tryptophan 1.4 Phenylalanine 5.1 Threonine 5.1 Leucine 8.0 Isoleucine 4.9 Valine 5.6 Arginine 5.4 Histidine 2.2 Tyrosine 4.3 Glutamic Acid 14.5 Glycine 4.4 Alanine 6.1 Aspartic Acid 8.6 Proline 0.5 Serine 3.8 OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: 1. The pellets must dissolve at a rate of one pellet per 100 ml (or 3 pellets/300 ml) of cold tap water within 1 hour. 2. Using a Schleuniger Tablet Hardness Tester or a similar device, the pellets will break when a force of 7-12 kiloponds is applied. It is preferable that no pellet break within the 10-15 Kilo pod range. 3. Packaging and marking: • The Contract Number shall be placed on all exterior mailing or shipping labels of deliverable items • Indicate Base Year or Option Year Contract. • Contents: • Storage Instructions: • Manufacturer’s Name and Logo: • Date of Production: • Lot/Batch Number: The pellets will be packaged in durable crush-proof fiberboard drums for shipments of 25 but no more than 50 pounds to prevent breakage during transit, storage and normal handling. Each drum will have a moisture-proof plastic lining and will include a prepackaged desiccant approved for use in food products. 4. Each shipment will have a certificate of conformance that the above requirements have been met. 5. APHIS shall conduct a field bioassay on a sample of Torula yeast/borax pellets when test sample has passed all analytical methods (parameters) from each batch/lot to ensure pellet efficacy deemed satisfactory and to ensure suitability for use in APHIS survey trapping programs. Guidelines for field evaluation of pellet candidates have been developed and accepted by the U.S.National Fruit Fly Trapping Committee to use for testing traps and/or baits, including analysis, prior to acceptance for Program utilization. 6. The buyer reserves the right to have the pellets inspected by an independent laboratory and will reject the shipment if above requirements are not met. A first article sample is required to be shipped to Edinburg, TX within 10 days after award. 7. The contractor shall guarantee product quality for full compliance with contract specification, terms, and conditions for 1 full year from the date of acceptance. The unused portion of product samples from the samples that were taken upon delivery for inspection and acceptance testing will be analyzed by the Government or independent laboratory within 60 days of the end of the 1-year product guarantee period. The CO shall provide the Contractor written notification of approval or disapproval of the product within 30 days following the end of the 1-year product guarantee period. 8. The contract will include optional separately-priced line items for the purchase of additional quantities that may be required during the effective period of the contract. The contract includes two (2) 1-year unilateral renewal options to extend the effective period of the contract This is a firm fixed price contract. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. Award is subject to First Article Approval – Government Testing and inspection and acceptance testing at destination. First article samples and production quantities shall be produced at the same facility. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Changes--Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Instruction to Offerers - Commercial Items 52.212-1 (10/00); Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offerer Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 (10/98); Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5(10/98 The Government reserves the right to award the contract without discussion. Standard form 1449 and FAR 52.212-3 Offerers Representations and Certifications shall be completed and submitted to be considered for this acquisition. ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSDIDERATION Award will be made to the lowest technically acceptable priced responsive responsible offerer. Proposals are due by Thursday, June 12, 2003 11:00 AM CST. Proposals may be faxed to 612-370-2136 with signed original forwarded by mail to: USDA APHIS Purchasing, Butler Square West, 5th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Referenced FAR clauses can be accessed for review on the Internet at the following web site: http://www.arnet.gov/far. All offers must be signed. Offers should include tax payer identification number and DUNS number and business size.