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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. The reference/solicitation number is 50-006 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 FOUR INDIVIDUAL ROUTES FOR THE ABILENE CLASSING OFFICE. (SEE ATTACHED FOR SPECIFICATIONS ETC) 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 . THIS SOLICITATION UTILIZES FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. This requirement is for Sample Hauling Services for the USDA, AMS, COTTON PROGRAM; ABILENE CLASSING OFFICE; 24 WINDMILL CIRCLE , TX 79606. Technical Point of Contact: JOHN FOX @ 325-690-9378. The Statement of Work/Specifications: See attachments. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this solicitation. 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: The following areas will be considered in the evaluation process: 1) Past Performance (See 52.212-1(b)(10) for additional guidance.) and 2) Price (see 52.212-1(g) for additional guidance). Past Performance is more important than price. 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 return a completed copy of this provision with its quote including a signed copy of the SF-1449. In order to evaluate Past Performance, the vendor must include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar services and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information). The points of contact provided by the vendor will be contacted to determine the vendor’s experience in performing these services or similar services. The contracting officer will also utilize the NIH Contractor Performance System and the Government Past Performance Information Retrieval System to evaluate past performance. The vendor must also complete the Online Reps and Certs Application (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 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. 1994-2023 Revision No. 31 dated 05-23-2006 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. 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. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. QUOTATION ARE DUE AUGUST 03,2006 BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS. FAX A COPY OF YOUR QUOTE TO (901 384-3033 Attn: Terry Sims. FOLLOWED BY A HARD COPY TO: USDA AMS, COTTON PROGRAM 3275 APPLING ROAD ROOM 2, MEMPHIS TN 38133