RFQ Boll Weevil fy09.doc

Combined synopsis/solicitation for Boll Weevil Traps

(i) 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 written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Request for quote AG-6395-S-09-0061

(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clause incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR) can be accessed on the Internet at: http://www.arnet.gov/far/.

(iv) This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small business concerns. The applicable NAICS code of 322222 and a size standard of less than 500 employees.

(v) The purpose of this solicitation is to order 20,000 Boll Weevil Complete

Traps (Plato Boll Weevil trap® (PBWT) or equivalent), 2500 packages of

10mg Boll Weevil Pheromone Dispensers (PID (Plato Industries

Dispenser or equivalent), 1250 packages of Boll Weevil Insecticide Strips

(Plato Industries – Insecticide Strip (PI-IS) or equivalent), 5 packages of Boll Weevil Pheromone Dispenser (Extended Lure) (100/pk)

(Plato Industries Dispenser or equivalent) and 310 packages of Boll

Weevil Pheromone Dispenser 10 mg (100/pk) (PID (Plato Industries

Dispenser or equivalent) in accordance with attached description.

(vi) A detailed description of the Line items is available as addendum I, Scope of Work.

(vii) Deliverables and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB Destination to the following location(s):

IS-Screwworm

3549 E. 14th Street, Suite FG

Brownsville, Texas 78521

And

USDA, APHIS, PPQ, FMS

22675 N. Moorefield Road

Moore Air Base, Bldg. 6407

Edinburg, Texas 78541

The contract will be effective from date of issuance through September 30, 2009, with 2-1 year renewal options.

(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (June

2008), applies to this acquisition.

(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition.

(x) Offerors shall complete at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications – Commercial Items and submit a copy of the representation with its offer. Please note that certifications can be

Completed online at https://orca.bpn.gov/. A copy of the complete

Clause can be found online at http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/htm/52_212_213.html#wp1179194

(xi) Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items

(Oct 2008) applies to this acquisition.

(xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement

Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this

Acquisition with the following FAR clauses (referenced numerically) selected: b:6(i), 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 29, 31, 35, 36.

(xiii) The following Federal Acquisition Regulations apply to this acquisition:

Provision 52.211-6 Name Brand or Equal with the salient characteristics found in the item description. The following Agriculture Acquisition

Regulations (48 CFR Chapter 4 401-453) apply to this purchase:

provision 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (see iv above). Clauses 452.211-73 Attachment to Statement of Work/

Specifications and 454.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance with the following text added: Inspection and Acceptance will occur at delivery locations.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this solicitation.

(xv) Numbered Note 1 applies to this acquisition.

(xvi) All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing and faxed to (612) 336-3550 or emailed to patricia.y.harris@aphis.usda.gov.

No telephonic response to this combined synopsis/solicitation will be accepted. Addendum I, Scope of Work and Addendum II, Pricing

Worksheet must be downloaded from the Federal Business Opportunities

Website. Potential quoters must review and comply with the addenda

Applicable to the requirement in order to be considered for award.

(xvii) Quotes are due via mail, email or fax by 1500 CST on February 25, 2009.

Mailing address:

USDA – APHIS – ASD – Contracting

Attention: Patricia Harris

100 North Sixth Street

Suite 510-C, Butler Square Bldg.

Minneapolis, MN 55403

FAX: 612-336-3550

Email: patricia.y.harris@aphis.usda.gov

(xix) Please contact Patricia Harris with any questions via email at:

patricia.y.harris@aphis.usda.gov