87--BLM ID BDO Hay

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Firm, fixed-price quotes are requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) Solicitation number L14PS00092. This document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-72. This solicitation is set-aside for small business under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 111940. The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is $0.75 Million. The line item number is: LINE ITEM 0010 Alfalfa Hay, 150 tons of 2013 crop from 2nd or 3rd cutting in 80 to 100 pound 2-strand bales. Hay shall be domestically grown and consist of fine stemmed, leafy-green good quality alfalfa with minimal weeds or cheat grass. Hay must have cured protein range of 15 to 18% protein and be free of mold, rain or snow damage. Hay to be delivered monthly in 30 to 45 ton amounts on or around the 15th of February, March, April and May. Hay shall be delivered and stacked 12 tiers high inside the hay barn at the Wild Horse and Burro Corrals at 12449 South Pleasant Valley Road, Boise, ID 83705. Tonnage shall be established at the Contractor's facility prior to shipment and confirmed in writing. Total weight (per ton) shipped by the Contractor will be confirmed at destination. A State Certified Weight Ticket shall be provided to the COR (Contracting Officer's Representative) at destination. Hay will be made available for inspection prior to delivery if the BLM representative or Contracting Officer requests such an inspection. If said inspection is not requested, the BLM reserves the right to inspect the hay upon delivery. Notification of Delivery: Contractor shall notify BLM representative (COR) at least three (3) work days prior to shipping the anticipated shipping date, anticipated total tonnage being shipped and the name of the carrier responsible for shipment. Date and Time of Delivery: Delivery shall be made between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and national holidays. Delivery shall be made on approximately February 17 2014, 30-45 tons, March 17, 2014, 30-45 tons, April 14, 2014, 30-45 tons, and May 12, 2014, 30-45 tons. The delivery address is Bureau of Land Management, Boise District Wild Horse and Burro Corrals, 12449 South Pleasant Valley Road, Boise, Idaho 83705 The FOB point will be destination. FOB Destination means that all costs for transportation or freight from the shipping point shall be paid by the Contractor and included in the unit price. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52,212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items [is applicable, and the following shall be included in paragraph (a) of this provision. Quotes will be evaluated on price and past performance, listed in descending order of importance. Past performance will be based on the Contracting Officer's knowledge, contacting provided references, and other reasonable sources.] FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - 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 (paragraph (b) following clauses apply; FAR 52.219-6; FAR 52.222-3; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-22; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; FAR 52.225-1; FAR 52.232-33); (paragraph (c) following clauses apply; FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management; FAR 52-211-5 Materials Requirements; FAR 52.223-3 Alt. 1 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data; FAR 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving. The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or upon request to the Contracting Officer. Quotes shall be submitted in writing on company letterhead and must include the RFQ number, the company name, point of contract, address, phone number, fax number, DUNS number, the unit price, the extended price, and any prompt payment discount terms. Offers are due at the above office by 1000 MT, February 3, 2014. All questions regarding this requirement shall be directed to the contracting officer at (208) 384-3317 or by email to [email protected].