Fencing, 6 ft x 330 ft Standard Deer Fencing

This modification is to add the following verbiage: This is a firm fixed price purchase order with a not to exceed quantity of 156 rolls for program office at Rhinelander and 156 rolls for Waupun, WI to be delivered between February 2009 and September 2009 on an as needed basis. Orders will be requested orally or written by the appropriate program office. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), and Wildlife Services (WS) in Rhinelander, WI and Waupun, WI, intends to procure up to 156 rolls per office of: Standard deer fencing is available in 6 foot height x 330' length. It is a polypropylene fence product with UV protection. The mesh size is 1.76 x 1.96 inches, with a tested horizontal strength of 450 lb/ft and a tested vertical strength of 610 lb/ft. to be delivered to each of between February 2009 and September 30, 2009. This is a firm fixed price contract. 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 previsions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-20. A firm fixed price purchase order will be awarded. Small business set aside. The associated NAICS code: 454390, Size Standard in millions of dollars: $7.0. The following evaluation process will be used: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and price for the best value to the Government. Technical capability and pass performance when combined will be considered more important than price. The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Changes – Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concern 52.219-23 (05/01); Notice of Price Evaluations preference for HUB Zone Small Business Concern 52.219-4; 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 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98); Buy American Act – North American Free Trade Agreement – Israeli Trade Act – 52.225-3. Quotes are due by February 13, 2009 10:00 AM local time. Quotes may be faxed to 612-336-3554 with the signed original forwarded by to: USDA APHIS Purchasing, Sheree Johnson, Butler Square Suite 510, 100 North Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Purchasing agent: Sheree Johnson, phone # 612-336-3222, fax # 612-336-3554, Email: sheree.a.johnson @aphis.usda.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Effective October1, 2003, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), requires that contractors be registered in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) System before they can be awarded contracts. Offers should include Tax Payer Identification number, company DUNS number, company Cage Code and business size. Failure to provide this information will result in the vendor not being considered for award. 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.