CombinedSol-SynopsisGPSCattleCollars.doc

AG-04R3-S-12-597677

GPS Cattle Collars

COMMERCIAL COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

1. 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; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

2. This solicitation, number AG-04R3-S-12-597677 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-51.

4. This is a 100% small business set-aside with an associated NAICS code of 334220 and small business size standard of 750 employees.

5. This Solicitation is to secure pricing for the supply store-on-board GPS collars for cattle (estimated quantity up to 29). Listed below are the minimum specifications. The collars are not to be limited to just the specifications listed below, understanding that specific items are included as standard equipment.

Requirements:

a. Adjustable belt, covering the range of 90 to 108 cm in circumference

b. User replaceable batteries

c. User programmable GPS scheduler, to a minimum of 30 minute intervals

d. Ability to post-process location data for differential correction

e. Minimum data storage capacity of 10,000 positions

f. Battery life adequate for a minimum of 8640 fixes over 6 months (30 min. intervals)

g. Maximum weight of 1500 grams

h. Waterproof housing

Supply all hardware, cables, software, etc. needed to set up, program, and download collars supplied.

Delivery time frame not to exceed September 30, 2012.

Delivery:

La Grande Ranger District PNW Forestry and Range Science Lab 1401 Gekeler Lane

La Grande, Or 97850

ATTN: Brian Dick 541-962-6539 Company Name:____________________________________

Address:

Phone number:

FAX number:

DUNS Number:

TIN Number:

Signature:

Price per Each:

(includes all hardware, cables, software, etc. needed to set up, program, and download collars supplied.)

6. Payment Payment will be made following delivery and acceptance of equipment.

7.All offerors must provide completed FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. The provisions of 52.204-7 and 52.204-8 may be found and printed from www.arnet.gov/far/.

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, FORMER USDA EMPLOYEES, AND USDA RETIREES

The offeror/quoter represents and certifies that--

(a)

It FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not a current Federal Government employee.

(b)

It FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not a former USDA EMPLOYEE.

(c)

It FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not a retired USDA employee. If retired, give date of retirement ______________.

(d)

It FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not related to a current Forest Service employee on any forest service unit within the Blue Mountain Acquisition Management ZAP. If so, list employee's name and location. ____________________________________.

The firm FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not substantially owned or controlled by a former USDA employee or retiree.

7. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, June 2010 including Alternate I (Oct 2008) applies to this acquisition and includes the following addenda to this clause incorporated in full or by reference:

FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 08) FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (FEB 09)

FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 04)

FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 91) FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 91)

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work (APR 84)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 3 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than July 31, 2011. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

FAR 52.216-21 Requirements (OCT 95) AGAR 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 96)

AGAR 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historical Sites (FEB 88)

AGAR 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 95)

AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 96)

8. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (APR 2010) and the following clauses are applicable to this acquisition:

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996),(15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126).

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

9. Offers are due August 13, 2012 at 4:30 PM, PDT, delivered to Umatilla National Forest, c/o Candy Millener, 72510 Coyote Road, Pendleton, OR 97810. Faxes will be accepted at 541-278-3845 or by e-mail to cmillener@fs.fed.us.

10. Contact Candy Millener, Purchasing Agent for information regarding this solicitation at (541)278-3843.

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