99 -- PVC 1002 25 mil.

This solicitation is amended to change from small business set-a-side to full and open competition and extend response date.********************************************************* The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), Plant and Protection Quarantine (PPQ), Phoenix AZ. 85040, intends to procure 33,000 lbs. of PVC 1002, 25 mil. All materials will be provided in rolls with 6” cores (ID) and 14” (OD). Width of material is 430 mm (16 15/16’) with a tolerance of 1/32’. No telescoped rolls and must be flat on both ends. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Phoenix AZ. NAICS Code: 326199. 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 provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-27. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1; Changes--Fixed price 52.243-1; Instruction to Offerers - Commercial Items 52.212-1; Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2; Offerer 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; Brand Name or Equal 52.211-6. This acquisition is a 100% small business set aside. Award will be made to the lowest technically acceptable priced responsive responsible offerer. Proposals are due by Friday, December 10, 2004 10:00 AM CST. Proposals may be faxed to 612-370-2136 with signed original forwarded by mail to: USDA APHIS Contracting, Butler Square West, 5th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55403. 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. Offers should include tax payer identification number_____________________ and DUNS number__________________________ and business size_______________________.