JHSN_BoxesCombinedSynopsis_AG-04N7-S-17-0045.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS-SOLICITATION

Project Name: 87—SUPPLY AND DELIVER TREE SEEDLING SHIPPING BOXES

Solicitation Number: AG-04N7-S-17-0045

Requisition Number: 877898

Posted Date: 9-13-17

Upload Date: 9-13-17

Response Date: 10-12-17

Classification: 87 – Agricultural Supplies

NAICS Code: 424130

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-17-0045 and is issued as a

Request for Quotation (RFQ), under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Part

13.5. The NAICS code is 424130. The small business size standard is $7.5M. 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 05-94 & 95. 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, 52.232-33. The following clauses are also applicable: 52.217-6, 52.217-7 and 52.232-18. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: http://www.arnet.gov/far .

http://www.arnet.gov/far

Line Item 01 Description: Supply and Deliver F.O.B. Destination Tree Seedling

Shipping Boxes -

40 INCH BOXES: Boxes (40’s) shall measure 12 inches wide x 40 inches long x 16 inches deep, all with top and bottom full overlap, slotted to self-seal with 12 inches folded overlap.

250 pounds bursting strength; waterproof adhesive; fully waxed (wetlok) application

(Cascade waxed), 42-32-69 weight of paper. The 1-1/2 inch flap is to be glued or stapled inside of the shipping box. If stapled, staples shall be not more than 2 inches apart on a

45 degree angle with the edge of the box. Boxes shall have perforated (punch out) oblong hand hold, 3-1/4 inches wide x 1 inch high, centered and positioned 3 inches from top of box. Punch out shall be left in hand hold (NOT PUNCHED OUT).

QUANTITY: 12,000 each – Plus or Minus 10%

Technical Contact: Juan Ortiz - 541-858-6100.

Warranty: Boxes shall be guaranteed by the Contractor against defective material and workmanship and to withstand up to 5 months of tree seedling storage in damp conditions. New boxes shall be furnished at no cost to the Government, F.O.B.

destination, to replace any defective boxes within 5 months after seedling packing date.

Boxes are labeled with packing date at time of packing.

Required Delivery Schedule: The Government requires delivery on or before

November 15, 2017.

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, by 4:30 p.m., local time on or before: 10/12/2017.

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

NOTE: prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management

(SAM). All contractors and vendors must complete the electronic version of the

Representations and Certifications (Section K in Solicitations).

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/