Description
The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Science Lab (NVSL), Ames, Iowa, has a requirement for bulk liquid nitrogen the period November 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. A fixed-price purchase order will result. All deliverables are F.O.B. Ames, Iowa. NAICS 325120. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 28, 2004, by 10:00 a.m. local time. Submit written or faxed quotation to “Purchasing Section”, at (612) 370-2136 Attention Joanne Mann.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 currently effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items 52.212-1; Evaluation-Commercial Items 52.212-2; Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3; Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 52.212-4; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items 52.212-5; 52.225-3 and 52.225-3 Alt I, Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act; Prohibition of segregated facilities 52.222-21; Equal Opportunity 52.222-26; Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-35; Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-36; Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-37; Installment Payments on Commercial Items 52.232-30; Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration 52.232-33; All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. NOTE: 52.212-3 NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH THE OFFERORS QUOTE. In accordance with 52.212-2, the Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and past performance are considered equal. Price shall be submitted as delivered cost per cubic foot. $ ____________. Company Name_____________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________ Contact Person ___________________________________ Phone number ______________________ DUNS # ___________________________________ Tax I.D. ________________________________ SPECIFICATIONS: Bulk liquid nitrogen; Technical: 1aw Fed spec ##BB-N-411c type II liquid, grade B, 99.5% pure, class 1, oil free bulk delivery. Delivery is to Government-owned tank, capacity 1,000 gallons. Delivery shall be between every 3 -5 calendar days, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and includes holidays and weekends unless special arrangements have been made. Approximate usage 5,100,000 cubic feet, for the period beginning November 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. Adequate supply must be maintained throughout weekends. Any additional charges (i.e. power charge, delivery, bulk, surcharge, etc.) shall be included in the offer. The measurement gauge on the Government tank shall not go below 25%. In the event of an additional requirement of bulk liquid nitrogen, the USDA contact the contractor for delivery within 24 hours.