B--HYDROLYSIS AND AEROBIC SOIL METABOLISM

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) intends to procure a study on hydrolysis and aerobic soil metabolism. NAICS 541380 Submit faxed quotations to "Purchasing Section," at (612) 370-2136, Attention Joanne Mann. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE August 28, 2002, BY 10:00 a.m. local time. 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 01-08. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84);Changes-Fixed Price 52.243-1 (8/87); Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items 52.212-1; 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 (05/01); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. Quotes must for delivery f.o.b. destination, _________________. All offers must be signed. Offers should include: company name: ___________________________________________ tax payer identification number:__________________________ DUNS number__________________ and business size ___________________. SPECIFICATIONS: The hydrolysis test will be performed on water to determine the effects of Acetaminophen on water. This test will be in performed in accordance with FIFRA Subdivision N 161-1. The Aerobic Soil Metabolism test will be performed on soil to determine the effects of Acetaminophen on soil. This test will be in accordance with FIFRA Subdivision N 161-2. Both tests will be performed at the contractor's location. Progress reports will be sent to Wildlife Services every three months. The final report must be submitted within 14 months from the start date of October 2002. Partial payments will be made after each status report is submitted. The USDA Researcher must accept the reports before payment is made. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation.