Hardwood Charcoal
Added: Aug 01, 2012 10:42 am This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation No. AG-6125-S-12-0003 is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60. The NAICS code (2007) applicable to this acquisition is 325191. For a company to qualify as a small business, the small business standard is 500 employees or less. The USDA, ARS, National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment (NLAE) has a requirement/need for a contractor to provide fifty (50) tons of Hardwood Charcoal at their Agricultural Engineering & Agronomy Research Farm. The details and specifications for the hardwood charcoal are as follows: (a) Produced by gasification with peak process temperatures between 500 degrees and 575 degrees Celsius; (b) Particle Size: Some should pass a ¼" screen, most pass a ½" screen, and all pass a 1" screen; (c) Equal 80% Carbon (dry weight basis); (d) Equal 10% Ash (dry weight basis); (e) Packaged and delivered in 1000lb super sacks (no bulk delivery or small sacks); DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE: Offerors shall submit 2 copies of the descriptive literature (with pictures) describing their proposed product with enough detail to ascertain whether the product meets the criteria listed above.DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, and unit price per item and total price; 2) at least 3 to 5 references. (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references). References shall be provided for the service proposed and if possible include the email address of the person to be contacted; 3) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/loadmainre.html; and 4) a completed copy of AGAR 452.209 - 70, REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION attached with this posting.REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be found in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference are as follows: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Provide with Quote); FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN AWARD) The website address for registration is: http://www.ccr.gov; and FAR 52.222-22, Previous Compliance Report. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans; 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate ; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332) and FAR 52.233, Protest After Award. The above FAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/loadmainre.html.DELIVERY: FOB Destination. DELIVERY TO: USDA-ARS, Agricultural Engineering & Agronomy Research Farm, 1308 U Ave., Boone, Iowa 50036. QUOTE PRICE MUST INCLUDE any freight or shipping, as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. DELIVERY DATE DUE: The Government requires delivery no later than October 30, 2012. The item is needed as quickly as capable; partial shipments are acceptable.FAR 52.212.-2, EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEM, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination). Technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government.EVALUATION & AWARD FACTORS - The contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to the responsible party whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined most advantageous to the government, cost, and other factors considered. Each Quote shall respond to each of the evaluation factors identified below. With the exception of past performance, a technical evaluation will be performed on each quote based solely on the information furnished and not on previous knowledge or associations. The evaluation factors are as follows: (1) Technical Evaluation Factors: A) All quotes will be rated against the technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement. B) Delivery. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any. Furnish Quotes to Matthew Treska, Purchasing Agent, USDA, ARS, NADC, 1920 Dayton Ave., Building 24, Ames, IA 50010, no later than 9:00 a.m. Central Time, August 31, 2012. Quotes and other requested documents may be provided by email: matthew.treska@ars.usda.gov or facsimile to (515) 337-7243 if desired. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent at matthew.treska@ars.usda.gov.
AG-6125-S-12-0003 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Midwest Area
8/1/12, 10:42 AM Charcoal, Wood; 9110-01-414-1817
Added: Jan 13, 2011 4:07 pm Solicitation may be reviewed via DIBBS:www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil ITEM DESCRIPTION FOR PR: 0025431617CHARCOAL, WOODUNIT BUNDLE CONTAINS SIX 8.3 LB BAGSTHIS NSN IS PROCURED AS FULLY COMPETITIVE INACCORDANCE WITH A MILITARY / FEDERALSPECIFICATION/STANDARD. SEE SECTION L, CLAUSE52.211-2 FOR ORDERING SUCH DATA.I/A/W A-A-59813BASIC DTD 06/05/08AMEND NR TYPE NUMBER AA59813-B09PRLI 0001 13 BD 702PREP FOR DELIVERY:PKGING DATA - MIL-STD-2073-1D, 15 DEC 1999QUP = 001: PRES MTHD = 10: CLNG/DRY = 1: PRESV MAT = 00: WRAP MAT = 00: CUSH/DUNN MAT = 00: CUSH/DUNN THKNESS = 0: UNIT CONT = 10: OPI = O: INTRMDTE CONT = XX: INTRMDTE CONT QTY = AAA: PACK CODE = U: MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.SPECIAL MARKING CODE: 00 - 00 No special markingPALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MD00100452 REV B DATED 08183SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONSPRESERVATION METHOD CODE 10: ITEMS MAY BEPACKAGED IAW ASTM D3951 STANDARD PRACTICEFOR COMMERCIAL PACKAGING.For all shipments of packaged materiel to the government,which includes either Depot (DLA-Direct) or DVD (Customer-Direct) shipments, both DoD linear and two-dimensional (2D)bar code markings are required on Military Shipping Labelsin accordance with MIL-STD-129, Revision P, dated December15, 2002 (but see DLAD 52.211-9010(D) for exceptions to therequirement for MSL and 2D symbols). See the DLA packagingweb site identified in DLAD 52.211-9010(E) for changenotices to MIL-STD-129P that apply. 2D bar coding shall bein accordance with ISO/IEC 15438, ISO/IEC 15434 (ANSI MH10.8.3)and DoD 4500.9-R. MSL linear (code 3 of 9 or code 39) barcoding shall be in accordance with ISO/IEC 16388. Shippinglabel stock quality shall meet MIL-PRF-61002. Bar code printquality shall meet ANSI MH10.8-2000 or ANSI X3.182-1990 (R2000)for applicable 2D and/or linear bar codes. All DVD shipmentsshall meet additional linear bar coding requirements in DLAD52.211-9010(C). Except for the Transportation Control Number(TCN), which must always be present on the Military ShippingLabel, when the contract/order omits any other data elements asdefined in MIL-STD-129P and if the information is not availablefrom the Administrative Contracting Office, then the field isnot required as part of the Military Shipping Label and may beleft blank. If there are inconsistencies between the scheduleand MIL-STD-129P, the schedule takes precedence.PARCEL POST ADDRESS:W62G2TW1BG DEF DIST DEPOT SAN JOAQUNTRANSPORTATION OFFICERPO BOX 960001STOCKTON CA 95296-0130USFREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:W62G2TW1BG DEF DIST DEPOT SAN JOAQUN25600 S CHRISMAN ROADREC WHSE 16B PH 209 839 4307TRACY CA 95304-5000USMARK-FOR ADDRESS:W62G2TW1BG DEF DIST DEPOT SAN JOAQUN25600 S CHRISMAN ROADREC WHSE 16B PH 209 839 4307TRACY CA 95304-5000US* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PRLI 0002 47002 BD 2538108PREP FOR DELIVERY:PKGING DATA - MIL-STD-2073-1D, 15 DEC 1999QUP = 001: PRES MTHD = 10: CLNG/DRY = 1: PRESV MAT = 00: WRAP MAT = 00: CUSH/DUNN MAT = 00: CUSH/DUNN THKNESS = 0: UNIT CONT = 10: OPI = O: INTRMDTE CONT = XX: INTRMDTE CONT QTY = AAA: PACK CODE = U: MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.SPECIAL MARKING CODE: 00 - 00 No special markingPALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MD00100452 REV B DATED 08183SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONSPRESERVATION METHOD CODE 10: ITEMS MAY BEPACKAGED IAW ASTM D3951 STANDARD PRACTICEFOR COMMERCIAL PACKAGING.For all shipments of packaged materiel to the government,which includes either Depot (DLA-Direct) or DVD (Customer-Direct) shipments, both DoD linear and two-dimensional (2D)bar code markings are required on Military Shipping Labelsin accordance with MIL-STD-129, Revision P, dated December15, 2002 (but see DLAD 52.211-9010(D) for exceptions to therequirement for MSL and 2D symbols). See the DLA packagingweb site identified in DLAD 52.211-9010(E) for changenotices to MIL-STD-129P that apply. 2D bar coding shall bein accordance with ISO/IEC 15438, ISO/IEC 15434 (ANSI MH10.8.3)and DoD 4500.9-R. MSL linear (code 3 of 9 or code 39) barcoding shall be in accordance with ISO/IEC 16388. Shippinglabel stock quality shall meet MIL-PRF-61002. Bar code printquality shall meet ANSI MH10.8-2000 or ANSI X3.182-1990 (R2000)for applicable 2D and/or linear bar codes. All DVD shipmentsshall meet additional linear bar coding requirements in DLAD52.211-9010(C). Except for the Transportation Control Number(TCN), which must always be present on the Military ShippingLabel, when the contract/order omits any other data elements asdefined in MIL-STD-129P and if the information is not availablefrom the Administrative Contracting Office, then the field isnot required as part of the Military Shipping Label and may beleft blank. If there are inconsistencies between the scheduleand MIL-STD-129P, the schedule takes precedence.PARCEL POST/FREIGHT ADDRESS:W25G1UW1BG DEF DIST DEPOT SUSQUEDDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY2001 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070-5002USMARK-FOR ADDRESS:W25G1UW1BG DEF DIST DEPOT SUSQUEDDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY2001 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070-5002US* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
SPM8E3-11-R-0004 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment
1/13/11, 4:07 PM