Placerville Nursery Container Growing
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, proposal are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation No. 129JGP20Q0007, issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2019-01.
This is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 111421 and small business size standard is $12 M.
The intent of this contract is to obtain services of growing containerized seedlings from government furnished seeds. Shipment of seedlings to the Placerville Nursery or other destination will be paid for with a separate government contract and are not a part of this contract requirement, although coordination with both contracted shipper and US Forest Service program staff will be necessary.
Seedlings will be shipped to Placerville Nursery, 2375 Fruitridge Road, Camino, California.
129JGP20Q0007 Department of Agriculture Forest Service R5-Pacific Southwest Region
12/6/19, 2:19 PM BPA for Conifer Seedling Production
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking contractors to produce one-year-old greenhouse-grown containerized conifer seedlings. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary records, tools, equipment, labor, materials, and laboratory tests, and perform accepted horticultural practices currently in use in the seedling nursery industry. The anticipated period of performance is one base year and four option year periods.
List of products and services to be provided:
Production of one-year-old greenhouse-grown containerized conifer seedlings.
Provision of all necessary records, tools, equipment, labor, materials, and laboratory tests.
Performance of accepted horticultural practices currently in use in the seedling nursery industry.
Compliance with the standards of the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
Delivery of seedlings to specified locations.
Maintenance of seedlings until delivery or pick-up by the Government.
Provision of a forklift and personnel to load the Government trailer if seedlings are picked up at the Contractor’s storage facility.
Maintenance of seedling temperatures within the shipping container between 33° and 35° F.
Preparation and provision of a nursery shipping ticket when seedlings are loaded or delivered.
Offer of excess seedlings to the Government.
Disposal or sale of excess seedlings not sold to the Government.
Compliance with deadlines for providing seedling inventories.
Provision of an adequate workforce to complete the work within the contract performance time.
1240BE23R0010 Department of Agriculture Forest Service R6-Pacific Northwest Region
7/25/23, 12:06 PM Avocado Mapping Population and Avocado Clonal Collection Regeneration Project
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. The solicitation number is 12405B23Q0338 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 111421 Nursery and Tree Production. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04.
The USDA, ARS, SHRS in Miami, FL requires Avocado Mapping Population and Avocado Clonal Collection Regeneration per the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
The Service Contract Act Wage Determinations are incorporated in this contract.
Place of Performance: 13601 Old Cutler Road Miami, Fl 33158.
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, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered.
The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.
QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees.
PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer.
Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.sam.gov.
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.
The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. All questions regarding this solicitation should be emailed to the Contracting Officer no later than 4:00PM CST on June 20, 2023. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material and capabilities of the offeror’s equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 4:00 p.m. central standard time, June 22, 2023. Quotations are to be addressed to Jessica Pacheco, Contract Specialist, at jessica.pacheco@usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contract Specialist by email.
12405B23Q0338 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery
6/16/23, 1:11 PM Seed Germinators
The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking two seed germinators with specific climate control, voltage, temperature range, construction, lighting, and dimension requirements. Interested parties must have the capability to provide seed germinators running on 120 volts with a temperature range of 0 to 38 degrees Celsius and humidity control. The exterior dimensions required are also specified. Responses to this sources sought notice will be evaluated to determine the procurement method for an anticipated firm fixed price contract. Responses are due by November 20, 2023.
This procurement is set aside as a total small business opportunity under NAICS code 334516 for analytical laboratory instruments. The classified code is F013 for natural resources conservation related to tree breeding. Based on responses received, the requirement may be fulfilled through a 100% total small business set-aside. The sources sought notice seeks information on vendor qualifications and a two page capability statement addressing the specific requirements by the November 20th deadline.
110440 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
11/6/23, 11:36 AM USFS PSWRS Rooted Cuttings Orchard Operations
The US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is seeking quotes for a firm fixed price contract to provide rooted cuttings orchard operations and research support services. The contractor will establish and maintain rooted cuttings in hydroponic systems at the USFS Pacific Southwest Research Station in Riverside, California, and will also maintain the Mormon Rock Seed Orchard in the San Bernardino National Forest, including mowing, irrigation, cleanup, and pruning. Quotes will be evaluated based on the technical approach, past performance, and price, with technical approach and past performance being more important than price. Quotes are due by September 26, 2023.
This procurement has been set aside only for small businesses classified under NAICS code 813312 for nursery and tree production with a size standard of $17 million. The base period of performance is one year from September 29, 2023 through September 28, 2024, with four optional one-year extensions. Services will be performed at facilities located in Phelan, California. The contract has an estimated value of $250,000 per year.
127EAS23Q0136 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
9/18/23, 6:31 PM