87 -- Polystyrene plastic Sweetheart cups & lids

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Otis ANGB intends to issue a Commercial Purchase Order for 550 Cases of 6 oz Polystyrene fluted plastic Sweetheart cups – OZ6X (1000/case); and 300 Cases of Sweetheart tab paper lids – DS306 (1000/case). 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 separate written request for quotation will not be issued. (ii) The reference number is APPQPMMA-0064-5a and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (AGARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http:// www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html (iv) This solicitation is a Small Business set-aside. The associated NAICS code for this effort is 322215 and small business size standard is 750 employees. (v) This requirement consists of 2 line items 550 Cases of 6 oz Polystyrene fluted plastic Sweetheart cups – OZ6X (1000/case); and 300 Cases of Sweetheart tab paper lids – DS306 (1000/case). (vii) Delivery and acceptance of line items will be FOB destination, OTIS ANAG, MA. All deliverables must be provided no later July 6, 2005. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror's - Commercial, applies to this solicitation. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The following text is added to Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2: Low Price Technically Acceptable. Applicable Far clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 Instruction’s to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-3 Offeror’s Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items -the contractor shall return a completed copy of this provision with its quotation a copy of the provision may be attained from http:// www.arnet.gov/far; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions; 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System; 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. Numbered Note 1 applies to this acquisition. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Award will be made by lowest technically acceptable priced responsive responsible offerer. Proposals are due by Friday June 3rd, 2005 3p.m. Central Time. Proposals may be faxed to Susan Fedorko (612) 370-2136 with signed originals forwarded by mail to: USDA APHIS Contracting, Butler Square West, 5th floor suite 510C Minneapolis, MN 55403.