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NA DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial type limestone base material prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quote being requested. Solicitation No. 201814Q032 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and will be awarded as a Purchase Order using simplified acquisition procedures. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business. The NAICS Code number is 212312. The small business size is 500 The solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-23. BACKGROUND: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Uvalde National Fish Hatchery, 754 County Road, Uvalde, Texas 78801, requires limestone base material for levees. The solicitation is for limestone base material ONLY for this project. Material to be delivered on an, as needed basis, starting around the end of August thru December, 2004. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Impervious fill for levees: Require 7,050 tons of clay gravel, and sand mixture capable of compacting to a dense state. Satisfaction soils: ASTM D 2487 soil classification groups GC, SC, CL, GM or a combination of these groups. Free of rock or gravel larger than 1 ½ inches (up to 1 ¾ inches would be acceptable) in any dimension debris, waste, frozen materials, vegetation, and other deleterious matter. Delivery to refuge site. Total price must include FOB Destination (delivered price), which will include delivery to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Uvalde National Fish Hatchery located at 754 County Road, Uvalde, Texas 78801. Total price must also include all applicable federal, state, and local taxes or fees. Note: POC to be contacted 24 hours prior to delivery. Any discounts should be listed on your quote. Delivery must be made on weekdays excluding federal holidays, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. local time. The provision at FAR 52.212-01, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-03 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, the Clause at FAR 52.212-04, Contract Terms And Conditions-Commercial Items, and the Clause at FAR 52.212-05, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, 52.204-07 Central Contract Registration,144802-038 Electronic Commerce Website, and R2-036 Questionnaire of Bidder's Responsibility apply to this acquisition. Evaluation of Commercial Items: the Government will award to the responsible offeror who conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the Government, based on other considerations and price; FAR clauses can be accessed at the following websites: http://www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.doi.gov/pam/pamare. Vendors wishing to respond to this combined synopsis/RFQ should provide this office with the following: price quote less discounts with correct remittance address, and a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-03, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in the offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of offers. Quotes are due no later than 4:00 p.m. (local time), August 5, 2004 and should be electronically submitted or mailed to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (CGS) 500 Gold Ave., SW, Room 5108, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 87103, attn: Mary Garcia. For information contact Mary Garcia at 505/248-6627. CITE: