Bid Certification Questions

BID CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS (ATTRIBUTES)

1.) Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-8(b): 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 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, AND DATE). These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete, as of this date of this offer. 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.

Yes ___ No ___ Not Applicable____

2.) As a certified HUBZone small business concern, I elect to waive the price evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns as set forth in 15 U.S.C. 657(a).

Yes ___ No ___ Not Applicable____

3.) Amendments to Solicitation: If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided:

Yes ___ No ___ Not Applicable____

4.) Prior to this offer opening, all USDA shipments have been delivered.

Have Been Delivered _____ Have Not Been Delivered_____ Not Applicable_____

5.) The offeror certifies that the commercial-brand product to be delivered has a history of successful distribution and use in domestic commercial channels, is sold on the commercial market, and has an established level of consumer acceptance. Insert the commercial brand names(s) offered.

Brand Name____________ http://orca.bpn.gov/�

6.) Plant location for all items has been verified pursuant to Submission of Offers, Plant Location Requirement instructions?

Yes ___ No ___

7.) Supplier Agreement has been submitted pursuant to Submission of Offers, Supplier Agreement Requirement instructions?

Yes ___ No ___ Not Applicable____

8.) Insert name, title, email, fax, and telephone numbers of person submitting the offer.