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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined synopsis/ solicitation number is W91ZLK-12-T-0346. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-23. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541712 and the Business Size Standard is 500. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract. Description of Requirement: DEVELOP WILDLIFE TOXICITY ASSESSMENT. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LITERATURE REVIEW AND DOCUMENTATION OF EFFORT, EXTRACTION OF DATA AND SUBSEQUENT PRESENTATION IN THE FORMAT OF A CHEMICAL SPECIFIC TOXICOLOGICAL PROFILE. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF AWARD. SEE ATTACHED SCOPE OF WORK. The above requirement/items are for Technical Acceptance, Past Performance, and Price. Note: Past Performance will be a factor that exceeds the weight of lowest price and shall be evaluated in accordance to FAR 15.305. Acceptance shall be at destination. Shipping shall be FOB Destination to Aberdeen Proving Ground, 21005. The following provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference: 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment 52.211-6 Brand name or Equal 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to award on all or none basis. 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items An offeror shall complete only paragraph (l) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (k) of this provision. 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items 52. 212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. ADDENDUM to 52.212-4 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment 52.211-6 Brand name or Equal 52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances 52.247-34 FOB Destination 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C 253S and 10 U.S .C. 2402) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Disabled Veterans FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2007) The following additional DFAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.203-3 Gratuities 252.225-7001 Buy America and Balance of Payment Program 252.225-7012 Pre ference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7015 Preference of Domestic Hand and Measuring Tools 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. This solicitation is eligible for the HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program, as an alternative to the usual provisions applicable for Agency protests under FAR 33.103. Provision ACCAI 515.233-9000, HQ AMC Level Protest Probram is applicable. HQ Army Material Command Office of Command Counsel 9301 Chapek Rd, Room 2-1SE3401 Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527 The full text of FAR and DFAR references may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotations must be signed, dated and received by 10:00 AM EST August 17, 2012 via fax at 410-306-3770 or email to
[email protected] at the US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), Aberdeen Installation Contracting Division Attention: CCAP--SCI, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005-3013. All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with CCR by calling 1-800-334-3414 or online at www.bpn.gov/CCR. For questions concerning this Request for Quotation contact Sharon Gary, Contract Specialist, via email at
[email protected] NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.