[This modification extends the time of the solicitition until Friday, January 23, 2009 at 3:00pm Central Time.] [This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation replaces the previous unawarded Combined Synopsis/Solicitation AG-6395-S-09-0014 due to a change in the contract type required by the program.] Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (i) 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. The test program under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.5 authorizes the use of simplified procedures for this acquisition, including options. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written request for quotation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in an indefinite delivery, requirements type service contract with a base year and _3_ option years, unless extended or terminated. The expected range of service needed is somewhere between __$3,000__ to __$15,000__ per year. (ii) The reference number is __AG-6395-S-09-0044__ and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (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) It is anticipated that a single award will be awarded. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside award. The associated NAICS code for this effort is __811219__ and small business size standard is $_7,000,000_. (v) This requirement consists of __4__ contract line item numbers (CLINs) for services for base year: CLIN 1: _Hourly Bench Rate_ in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW); CLIN 2: _Hourly Bench Rate_ in accordance with the SOW; CLIN 3: _Hourly Bench Rate_ in accordance with the SOW; and CLIN 4: _Hourly Bench Rate_ in accordance with the SOW. The Note to Offeror/ Price Schedule is provided in Addendum I to this combined synopsis/solicitation. The vendor shall return a completed copy of the Note to Offeror/Price Schedule with its quotation. (vi) The Statement of Work for this requirement is provided in Addendum I to this combined synopsis/solicitation. (vii) Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - 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: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (ii) past performance; and (iii) price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are equally important when compared to price. An indefinite delivery, requirements type award will be made to the responsible firm with the best value quote trading off expected value against probable costs. The quote, at a minimum, must meet or exceed the acceptability standards for non-cost factors: technical capability and past performance based on the SOW. Additional guidance on price and past performance is provided under provision 52.212-1. Offerors with no past performance experience repairing the specific aviation radio models listed in the SOW will be rated neutral. (x) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. 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 and in Attachment 1. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clauses and AGAR clauses identified in Attachment 1 are considered applicable to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda of FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644); 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755); 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.); 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.); 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.247-21, Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property Damage (Apr 1984). (xiii) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xiv) No applicable Numbered Notes. (xv) Quotations are due at the USDA APHIS MRPBS-ASD Contracting Team, Attn: Michael Chiodi, Butler Square West 5th Floor, 100 North 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 no later than 3:00 pm Central Time on Friday, __January_23, 2009__. Faxing or emailing quotes is acceptable. (xvi) The assigned Contract Specialist is Michael Chiodi. Mr. Chiodi may be reached at
[email protected], (612) 336-3203, or by fax, (612) 336-3550.