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COMMERCIAL COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

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; quotes/proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii)Solicitation Number and Solicitation type.

The solicitation number AG-05GG-S-12-0028 and issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ)

(iii) Ensure that the current Federal Acquisition Regulation Version is included.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-59.

(iv) Statement Concerning Small business Set-Aside.

This is a small business set-aside with an associated NAICS code of 452990 and small business size standard of $30.0 Million .

(v) Description of Line Items Estimated Quantity

The amounts shown on the schedule of items are estimated. Actual quantities will vary.

To evaluate offers for award purposes, the Government will apply the offeror’s proposed fixed –prices/rates to the estimated quantities included in the solicitation, and will add other direct costs if applicable.

Description Unit Size

Estimated Quantity

54” x 300’ 300’ Roll

Slash Pile Paper

(use this for additional unit sizes) Slash Pile Paper

(use this for additional unit sizes) Slash Pile Paper

TOTAL PRICE

(vi) Description of Requirements The paper is referred to as kraft paper based on the function, which is used to cover slash piles, in order to keep the piled material dry. Paper is stretched over a pile of slash and then a small amount of material is put on top of the paper to anchor the paper. Then the material under the covered portion stays dry when there is snow or rain present and easy to ignite.

Slash pile paper shall be water resistant, burnable and non-toxic . Types lined with non-toxic wax may be allowed. No tar-based slash pile paper shall be accepted.

The Contractor shall utilize products and materials that promote energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, use of recovered materials, that are environmentally preferable, and are made from biobased materials (e.g. insulating foam, composite panels, and concrete with fly ash) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered.

When put into a pile the paper must be able to last for several months while the material in the pile cures.

Paper shall come in rolls for stretching over piles and portability. One person needs to be able to carry a roll over forested ground (walking to and around thinning units).

Width of rolls should not exceed 54 inches, and length of rolls should not exceed 300 feet, for ease of portability.

The requirement is for approximately 1000 Rolls. The awarded amount may be more or less depending on unit pricing.

(vii) The following are the date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point.

The date for delivery is June 18, 2012 . The place of performance or delivery and acceptance is Cle Elum Ranger Station, 803 W 2nd Street, Cle Elum, WA 98922. Shipping terms are FOB Destination.

The provision “52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (FEB 2012)”, applies to this acquisition and the following are provided as an addenda to this provision. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.html www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

The provision “52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999)”, applies to this acquisition and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision, are as follows: (i.) Technical Capability of item offered to meet the Government requirement and ii.) Price; Technical capability is slightly more important when compared to price. However, the importance of cost/price may become greater as the difference between Technical Capability decreases.

Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.html www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

Submittals: Specification sheet to accompany type of paper offered in the Schedule of Items

Delivery Schedule: If delivery for the full amount is not possible by June 20, 2012 date, please include a timetable of delivery times, amount of product with each delivery, product cost, and delivery pricing.

All offerors must provide a completed copy of “52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (APR 2012)” OR the offeror must have completed their annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov . If the offeror has completed ORCA on-line, a copy of 52.212-3 can be pulled from the ORCA website.

DUNS Number: TIN Number:___________________

Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR Clause “52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (FEB 2012)” applies to this acquisition and includes the following addenda to this clause incorporated in full or by reference. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

0. Stop Work Order (AUG 1989)

AGAR 452.209-70 Representation By Corporations Regarding Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction (Feb 2012) Alternate I (FEB 2012) a.) Awards made under this solicitation are subject to the provisions contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. No. 112-74), Division E, Sections 433 and 434 regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. To comply with these provisions, all offerors must complete paragraph (1) of this representation, and all corporate offerors also must complete paragraphs (2) and (3) of this representation.

(b) The Offeror represents that –

(1) The Offeror is [ ], is not [ ] (check one) an entity that has filed articles of incorporation in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the various territories of the United States including American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Midway Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands. (Note that this includes both for-profit and non-profit organizations.)

If the Offeror checked “is” above, the Offeror must complete paragraphs (2) and (3) of the representation. If Offeror checked “is not” above, Offeror may leave the remainder of the representation blank.

(2) (i) The Offeror has [ ], has not [ ] (check one) been convicted of a felony criminal violation under Federal or State law in the 24 months preceding the date of offer.

(ii) Offeror has [ ], has not [ ] (check one) had any officer or agent of Offeror convicted of a felony criminal violation for actions taken on behalf of Offeror under Federal law in the 24 months preceding the date of offer.

(3) The Offeror does [ ], does not [ ] (check one) have any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.

AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction Or Tax Delinquent Status For Corporate Applicants (FEB 2012) Alternate I (FEB 2012)

(a) This award is subject to the provisions contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. No. 112-74), Division E, Sections 433 and 434 regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. Accordingly, by accepting this award the contractor acknowledges that it –

(1) does not have a tax delinquency, meaning that it is not subject to any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, and

(2) has not been convicted (or had an officer or agent acting on its behalf convicted) of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within 24 months preceding the award, unless a suspending and debarring official of the United States Department of Agriculture has considered suspension or debarment of the awardee, or such officer or agent, based on these convictions and/or tax delinquencies and determined that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) If the awardee fails to comply with these provisions, the Forest Service may terminate this contract for default and may recover any funds the awardee has received in violation of sections 433 or 434.

FAR Clause “52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (MAY 2012)” [in paragraph b check 12, 18, 31, 38, 39, 42, and 47]. No addenda apply to these provisions and clauses. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

There are no additional contract requirements, terms or conditions necessary for this acquisition for consistency with customary commercial practices.

THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OFFERS ARE DUE.

The date, time and place offers are due: Offers Due June _7_, 2012 at 1630 PDT Address: Facsimile: 509-664-9281 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Email: atowens@fs.fed.us Attn: Ashley Owens 215 Melody Lane Wenatchee, WA 98801

Contact Ashley Owens for information regarding this solicitation at telephone number 509-664-9220.