81 -- Corrugated fiberboard containers

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Waimanalo, HI intends to procure on a as needed basis, an estimated 11,000 corrugated fiberboard containers and inserts used for shipping pupae for the emergency medfly projects in Hawaii. A sample is required for government testing and approval. Upon approval of the sample, delivery shall be on a as needed basis, FOB, Fruit Fly Rearing Facility, Waimanalo, HI. For specifications please call Jason Wilking 612-370-2217. NAICS Code 322211. A firm fixed unit price is required within the quote for the established range of quantities as outlined in the specifications. A blanket purchase arrangement will be awarded, the expected period of performance will be from date of award through Sept. 30, 2002. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. 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 97-27. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Small Disadvantaged Business Concert 52.219-1; Notice of price Evaluations preference for HUB Zone Small Business Concern 52.219-4; Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-1 (10/00); Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offeror 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); THIS IS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, ALL RESPONSIBLE SMALL BUSINESS BUSINESSES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. Award will be made to the technically lowest priced responsive responsible offeror that conforms to all the requirements of the solicitation. Technical acceptance will be determined by the sample submitted by each offeror as to conformance to the specification. Proposals are due by Monday, January 14, 2002 2:30 PM 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.