This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and FAR 13.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number, H92239-06-T-0055, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). All quotes shall reference the Request for Quotation number H92239-07-T-0015. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-15. It is the responsibility of the offeror to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. Provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil. This procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 112420. The size standard is $0.75. The US government has a requirement for approximately 280 caprines (goats) to be delivered to Fort Bragg, NC during the month of March 2007. Eighty (80) each shall be delivered on 13 March 2007, Eighty (80) each on 16 March 2007, Seventy (70) each on 20 March 2007, and Fifty (50) each on 22 March 2007. The (caprines) goats must be live, male, healthy, and free of disease, weighing no less than 55 lbs. If any animal does not meet these standards, they will be rejected at the government site. The contractor?s facility must be Class A or Class B licensed. The Statement of Work is as follows: C.1 The Contractor shall provide and deliver to Fort Bragg, North Carolina caprines meeting or exceeding the following specifications in accordance with this Section C, federal, North Carolina, and state of origin regulations governing the health requirements for the transport and admission of animals both intra and interstate, and all other terms and conditions stated herein. C.2 General: C.2.1 Caprines must be live, male only (wether or intact), weighing a minimum of fifty-five (55) pounds (25 kg) upon delivery to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. C.2.2 Caprines shall be in good health, free of zoonotic diseases and show no evidence of respiratory, gastrointestinal, cutaneous, musculoskeletal, nervous, metabolic, ophthalmic, or other diseases. C.2.3 A military veterinarian or, in his absence, his trained representative, will be present at delivery and will inspect the caprines for diseases, contagious or non-contagious, and other unacceptable problems, e.g. lameness. The military veterinarian, or his trained representative, present at the delivery shall be the final authority for medical acceptance or non-acceptance. C.2.4 Examples of common causes for rejection are listed below (but are not all inclusive): C.2.4.1 Mucopurulent Nasal discharge: Mucopurulent nasal discharge is an indicator of upper respiratory infection or pneumonia. A small amount of clear nasal discharge may result from transport. C.2.4.2 Infectious keratoconjunctivitis (pinkeye) and ocular discharge: Any clouding of the cornea may indicate the presence of pinkeye, which is a zoonotic disease. C.2.4.3 Contagious ecthyma (orf or soremouth): Contagious ecthyma is a zoonotic disease. Any caprine with evidence of a lesion will be rejected. C.2.4.4 Diarrhea C.2.4.5 Lameness: Any alteration in gait may indicate lameness, regardless of cause. The ability to bear weight on the affected limb shall not be a factor in determining acceptance or rejection. C.2.4.6 Open wounds: This includes any wound that is not completely healed or is bleeding or infected. Examples are broken horns, open sinuses, and lacerations. C.2.4.7 Caseous Lymphadenitis: Any cutaneous nodule which holds the characteristics of caseous lymphadenitis may be rejected. C.2.4.8 Deceased or moribund animals: Deceased or moribund (downer) animals will not be accepted. The attending veterinarian may elect to euthanize the moribund animal for humane reasons. Euthanasia for humane reasons does not entitle the Contractor to reimbursement for the animal. The Government may offer to dispose of the dead animals as a courtesy to the vendor. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and Clauses are hereby applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 2000), FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation: Commercial Items (Jan 1999), the evaluation factors are license, facility, price. A copy of the offeror's license and a description of their facility must be provided in the quote. The government will make a determination of best value based on a technical acceptable, low price offer. Contractors are reminded to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2002) with their quote. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions; Commercial Items (Dec 2001) is hereby incorporated by reference. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items with the following clauses in paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.203-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-14, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52,232-33, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.225-1 Alt 1. Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.246-2 Alt 1, Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price, 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses, Additionally, 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration Alt A, 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, with the following clauses in paragraphs (a) and (b) are applicable: 52.203-3, 252.205-7000, 252-225-7001, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023, and 252.247-7024, 52.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. 252.232-7003 Electronic Submissions of Payment Invoices. The Defense priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated. OFFERORS SHALL INCLUDE: Letter and Price Quote by an individual authorized to bind the offeror, copy of license, description of facility, Representations and Certifications compliant with FAR Clause 52.212-3, acknowledgement of any amendments that may be issued. The quotes must provide sufficient detail to allow for the government to make a best value determination. Contractors who do not provide details of their offer will not be considered. Rowena Godaire is the point of contact regarding this solicitation. Questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted in writing and may be faxed to Rowena Godaire at (910) 432-9345 or email
[email protected]. Signed and dated quotes referencing the RFQ number H92239-07-T-0015 must be submitted, no later than 12:00 noon, 02 March 2007, to Rowena Godaire at USASOC, ATTN: AOCO, Bldg E-2929 Desert Storm Drive, Fort Bragg, NC 28310 or faxed to (910)432-9345 or emailed to
[email protected].