RFQ-11-0004-Oktibbeha.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8084 18-120 STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-95) PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR)

53.215-1(a)

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

This RFQ [ X ] is [ ] is not a Small Business Set-Aside Page of Pages

1. REQUEST NO.

AG-4423-S-11-0004

2. DATE ISSUED

1-12-11

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

4. CERT. FOR NAT.

DEF. UNDER BDSA

REG. 2 AND/OR DMS

REG.1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY: USDA-NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE Suite 1321, Federal Building, 100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39269-1399

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

7. DELIVERY

NAME

Verlene Ratliff

TELEPHONE NUMBER [ ] FOB DESTINATION [ ] OTHER (see schedule)

Contracting Officer AREA CODE 601 NUMBER 965-4098 9. DESTINATION

8. TO: a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

a. NAME

b. COMPANY

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. CITY

e. STATE

f. ZIP CODE

d. STATE

e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

January 27, 2011 @ 4:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local Taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY EWP

Work consists of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for stream debris removal of 3,700 feet in Trim Cane Creek. All work shall be done in accordance with the attached clauses, specification, and drawing and shall be completed within 37 calendar days.

To submit a quote, complete and return this form, Bid Schedule, and Section K, and forward to the address shown in block 5A by 4:30 p.m. on January 27, 2011.

Quotes may also be submitted by fax to (601) 965-5178.

A site showing for prospective bidders has been scheduled for 1/20/11 @ 10:00 a.m. Participants will meet at the NRCS Field Office, 510 Hwy 25 North, Starkville, MS, telephone No. (662) 323-7146.

Price Range: Between $25,000 and $100,000

See Sec. B - Bid Schedule

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT

PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS

b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS

c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS

d. CALENDAR DAYS

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations [ ] are [ ] are not attached. NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

QUOTATION

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

a. NAME OF QUOTER

16. SIGNER

b. STREET ADDRESS

a. NAME (type or print)

b. TELEPHONE c COUNTY

c. TITLE (type or print)

AREA CODE

d. CITY

e. STATE

f. ZIP CODE

NUMBER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

SF-18 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS. . . 13

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND

NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

BID SCHEDULE

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY EWP

TRIM CANE CREEK - STREAM DEBRIS REMOVAL

Item Spec. Unit No. Supplies/Services No. Quantity Unit Price Amount

1. Mobilization and Demobilization 8 1 L.S. $XXXXXX $___________

2. Debris Removal 405a 3,700 L.F. $______ $___________

TOTAL BID PRICE $ __

AWARD RESTRICTION (AUG 1987 NRCS, AMB)

One award for the aggregate of all Items will be made under this solicitation.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 AGAR 452.211-72 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in

Section J.

C.2 AGAR 452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF

WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

THERE ARE NO CLAUSES INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JUN 1988)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far/

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES-FIXED-PRICE AUG 1996

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY APR 1984

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK APR 1984

F.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 37 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 NRCSAR 4I-52.232-70 DESIGNATED PAYMENT OFFICE CONTACT POINT

(NRCS, AMB, AUG 1989)

The contact point described below coordinates the issuance of payments under this contract. If payment is not received within 7 days after the due date specified in the contract, contact the payment office designated below for information on when payment will be made.

Verlene M. Ratliff, Contracting Officer USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service Suite 1321, Federal Building 100 West Capitol Street Jackson, MS 39269

Telephone: (601) 965-4098

If questions arise on the amount paid, contact the Contracting

Officer at the number or address shown in the contract.

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AGAR 452.236-74 CONTROL OF EROSION, SEDIMENTATION

AND POLLUTION (NOV 1996)

(a) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

(b) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged on the ground;

into or nearby rivers, streams, or impoundments; or into natural or man-made channels. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(c) Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in flowing streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

H.2 AGAR 452.236-75 MAXIMUM WORKWEEK (DEVIATION) (NOV 1996)

The maximum workweek that will be allowed is ten (10) hours per day, six days a week, Monday through Saturday.

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS JUL 2004

52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION APR 2008

*** 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION JUL 2010

AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS

*** 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S DEC 2010

INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH

CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED,

OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS JUN 2003

SET-ASIDE

***** 52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT FEB 1997

OF LABOR DISPUTES

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR JUN 2003

* 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FEB 1999

FACILITIES

* 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MAR 2007

**** 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SPECIAL SEP 2010

DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF

THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER

ELIGIBLE VETERANS

** 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS OCT 2010

WITH DISABILITIES

**** 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL SEP 2010

DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF

THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER

ELIGIBLE VETERANS

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT ACT OF 1965 NOV 2007

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS FEB 2009

52.223-6 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE MAY 2001

52.223-18 CONTRACTOR POLICY TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING SEP 2010

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN JUN 2008

PURCHASES

52.232-1 PAYMENTS APR 1984

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT FEB 2002

52.232-11 EXTRAS APR 1984

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS JAN 1986

52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT OCT 2008

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52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS OCT 2003

TRANSFER--CENTRAL CONTRACTOR

REGISTRATION

52.233-1 DISPUTES JUL 2002

ALTERNATE I (DEC 1991)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF OCT 2004

CONTRACT CLAIM

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES NOV 1991

52.243-1 CHANGES - FIXED-PRICE AUG 1987

Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS DEC 2010

52.249-4 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF APR 1984

THE GOVERNMENT (SERVICES)

(SHORT FORM)

52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED PRICE SUPPLY APR 1984

AND SERVICE)

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS JAN 1991

(* Applicable if contract award exceeds $10,000) (** Applicable if contract award exceeds $15,000) (*** Applicable if contract award exceeds $25,000) (**** Applicable if contract award exceeds $100,000) (***** Applicable to Emergency Watershed Protection Projects)

I.2 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 1989)

In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. THIS STATEMENT IS

FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION

Employee Class Monetary Wage - Fringe Benefits

I.3 SCSAR 4I-52.232-72 OTHER INVOICING REQUIREMENTS UNDER PROMPT

PAYMENT (NRCS, AMB, JULY 1993)

(a) In addition to the information required in clause 52.232-25, the contractor shall provide the following:

(1) The original and one copy of each invoice are to be delivered to the Contracting Officer’s business office.

(2) One copy of each invoice is to be submitted simultaneously to the Contracting Officer's Representative who will be identified prior to a work start.

(b) The data required in 52.232-25(a)(2)(iii), (a)(2)(iv) and above shall be identified by bid item number (CLIN) given in Section B of this contract and include the quantity performed, the unit price and the invoice total for that bid item.

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(c) The invoice must show the billing period.

(d) Other data as described below: Substantiation of the amounts requested must include, as a minimum:

(1) An itemization of the amounts requested related to the various elements of work (bid items) required by the contract covered by the payment request.

(2) Additional supporting data in a form and detail required by the Contracting Officer:

(i) A copy of the payrolls and statements of compliance not previously submitted, to include the period of time covered by the invoice period.

(ii) The information as specified in (d)(1) must be submitted to the NRCS Construction Inspector at the project site three

(3) days prior to the submission of the complete invoice to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative.

(e) The FINAL invoice submitted for payment shall contain the following RELEASE OF CLAIMS statement:

I, (Name of Contractor) do hereby release the United States of America from any and all claims of any character whatsoever arising under and by virtue of Contract No. (Identify the Contract) dated (date) as amended, except as herein stated.

( Date of Release ) ( Signature of Contractor )

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PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

(1) Service Contract Act Wage Decision No. 79-0150 (3 pages)

(2) Specifications:

8 Mobilization and Demobilization (2 pages) 405a Stream Debris Removal (5 pages)

(3) Location Map (1 page)

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PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2010)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562119.

(2) The small business size standard is $12.5 M.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) (1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.

This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies To solicitations that do not include the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration.

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(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business).

This provision applies to solicitation that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United

States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters.

This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vi) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(vii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(viii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic

& Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(ix) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(x) 52.222-22, Previous Contract and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xi) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xiii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA—designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xiv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, AG-4423-S-11-0004 Page 16 of 20

EPA—designated items.

(xv) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xvi) 52.225-4, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternate I, and Alternate II). This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.224-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $67,826, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(xvii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xviii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xix) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities relating to Iran-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xx) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to—

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

___ (i) 52.219-19, Small Business Concern Representation for the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

___ (ii) 52.219-21, Small Business Size Representation for Targeted Industry Categories Under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

___ (iii) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.

___ (A) Basic.

___ (B) Alternate I.

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___ (iv) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

___ (v) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification.

___ (vi) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services— Certification.

___ (vii) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA— Designated Products (Alternate I only).

___ (viii)52.223-13, Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting.

___ (ix) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

___ (A) Basic.

___ (B) Alternate I.

___ (x) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov.

After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # ______________ Title _____________________ Date ______________________ Change ____________________

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.

http://orca.bpn.gov/�

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND

NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer.

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

http://www.arnet.gov/far/

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

PROVISIONS

52.214-31 FACSIMILE BIDS DEC 1989

L.2 52.211-4 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS

NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS,

STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUN 1988)

The specifications cited in this solicitation are not available for distribution. However, they may be examined at the following location(s):

(Activity): Contracts Section (Complete Address): USDA-NRCS State Office 100 W. Capitol St., Suite 1321 Jackson, MS 39269

(Telephone Number): (601) 965-4098 (Person to be contacted): Verlene Ratliff (Time(s) for viewing): 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM local time

L.3 AGAR 452.204-70 INQUIRIES (FEB 1988)

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Offerors should contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.

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L.4 PREPARATION OF QUOTATION (NRCS, MS, MAY 2006)

In order to receive complete consideration for award of a contract, prospective contractors are requested to submit quotations consisting of the following:

-- Completed STANDARD FORM 18 (1 signed copy-fax copy acceptable) -- Completed SECTION B, THE SCHEDULE -- Completed SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

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SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 NRCSAR 4I-52.214-1 AWARD RESTRICTION (NRCS, AMB, AUG 1987)

One award for the aggregate of all ITEMS will be made under this solicitation.