VentblocksCombinedSynopsis.doc

COMBINED SYNOPSIS-SOLICITATION

Project Name: 87—SUPPLY AND DELIVER VENTBLOCKS

Solicitation Number: AG-04N7-S-17-0008 Requisition Number: 836668 Posted Date: 1-11-17

Upload Date: 1-11-17 Response Date: 1-18-17 Classification: 87 – Agricultural Supplies

NAICS Code: 325320

Set Aside: Total Small Business Contracting Office: Rogue River-Siskiyou NF

Place of Performance: J. Herbert Stone Nursery

Description:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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. The solicitation number is AG-04N7-S-17-0008 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Part 13.5. The NAICS code is 325320. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is a Total small business set-aside. This solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-93. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items; the evaluation criteria stated in paragraph (a) of this provision are as follows: (1) Technical Capability to meet requirements stated herein, and (2) Price. The contract award will be offered to the best value offer made to the Government, considering technical capability and price; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items. In paragraph (B) of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.219-27, 52.222-3, 52.222-20, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-54, 52.225-1, and 52.232-33. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: http://www.arnet.gov/far .

Line Item Description: Supply and Deliver F.O.B. Destination:

SUPPLY & DELIVER VENTBLOCKS

Item Descriptions: Supply and deliver to the USFS J. Herbert Stone Nursery, the following Ventblocks:

Item 01: Estimated QUANTITY 4558 Blocks Expanded Polystyrene Seedling Growing Blocks, Metric Number 415D

· 77 cells per block

· 34.0 cells per square foot

· 6.0 inch cell depth

· 1.7 inch cell top diameter

· 23.6 inch block length

· 13.8 inch block width

· 10.0 cubic inch cell volume

· No Legs

· Drain hole diameter 22mm

· Drain hole configuration must exactly match the Beaver Plastics Block 415D pattern to insure compatibility with existing nursery plug extraction equipment.

Delivery shall be on or before March 20, 2017.

Item 02: Estimated QUANTITY 2489 Blocks

Expanded Polystyrene Seedling Growing Blocks, Metric Number 415C

· 91 cells per block

· 40.1 cells per square foot

· 6.0 inch cell depth

· 1.5 inch cell top diameter

· 23.6 inch block length

· 13.8 inch block width

· 7.9 cubic inch cell volume

· No Legs

· Drain hole diameter 22mm

· Drain hole configuration must exactly match the Beaver Plastics Block 415C pattern to insure compatibility with existing nursery plug extraction equipment.

· Delivery shall be on or before March 20, 2017.

ITEM 03: Estimated QUANTITY 1524 Blocks Expanded Polystyrene Seedling Growing Blocks, Metric Number 415B

· 112 cells per block

· 49.4 cells per square foot

· 5.9 inch cell depth

· 1.4 inch cell top diameter

· 23.6 inch block length

· 13.8 inch block width

· 6.6 cubic inch cell volume

· No Legs

· Drain hole diameter 22mm

· Drain hole configuration must exactly match the Beaver Plastics Block 415B pattern to insure compatibility with existing nursery plug extraction equipment.

· Delivery shall be AS FOLLOWS: 249 BLOCKS on or before February 20, 2017 AND

· 1275 BLOCKS on or before March 20, 2017.

Price quoted FOB 2606 Old Stage Road, Central Point, Oregon 97502.

Timeline: SEE DELIVERY SCHEDULE FOR EACH ITEM.

Quoters shall provide a unit price for all items.

Destination. Required Delivery Schedule: The Government requires delivery on or before SEE SCHEULE FOR EACH ITEM. Delivery Location: J. Herbert Stone Nursery, 2606 Old Stage Road, Central Point, Oregon 97502, located approximately 5 miles northwest of Medford, Oregon, between Jacksonville and Central Point, Oregon. Delivery shall be made on regular working days, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) 48 hours in advance of delivery at (541) 858-6100. Packing and Packaging – Commercial: Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission and Regulations, Uniform Freight Classification Rules, or Regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation. Quotes and Descriptive Literature establishing verification of technical capability to meet specifications are due to the Contracting Officer, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, 3040 Biddle Road, Medford, Oregon 97504, on January 18, 2017 by 3:30 p.m., local pacific time.

Send quotes by FAX to: (541) 618-2148– Attn: Contracting.

NOTE: prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) data base prior to award. Information on registration may be obtained via the internet at: http://www.sam.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423.

NOTE: ELECTRONICE OFFERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

An offer that is emailed to a government account will be rejected.

This is not a public opening. All offers submitted are considered confidental. The name of the contractor and the amount of the contract will be disclosed only after an award has been made.