Combined_Synopsis.docx

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), California State Office is issuing this combined synopsis solicitation under commercial items procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only request for quotations (RFQ) and a written solicitation will not be issued. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82 dated May 7, 2015. This RFQ is set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Standard Industrial Classifications System (NAICS) Code is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors with a small business size standard of $15.0M. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 5660 Fencing, Fences and Gates and Components.

The Bureau of Land Management, Alturas Field Office, and the Horse Pasture Facility in Cedarville, both in Modoc County, CA has a requirement for fencing materials.

Fence Material Specifications

1. Steel Fence Posts with clips: Posts shall be T bar type with a welded or riveted anchor plate. Posts shall be manufactured from wrought, rail or new billet steel and shall weigh a minimum of 1.33 pounds per foot exclusive of the anchor plate. The anchor plate shall at a minimum weigh 0.67 pounds and 18 sq. inches in area. The anchor plate shall be attached to the post so the top of the plate is no more than 18 inches from the bottom of the post. Posts shall have rounded knobs located approximately 2 inches apart along the length of the post. Posts shall be 5-1/2’ in length and conform to ASTM A 702 and of domestic origin. Furnish 5 clip–type wire fasteners per post. Clips shall have a zinc coating of at least 0.3 oz. per sq. ft. and be designed to fit the steel fence posts. Furnish clips in packages of 25.

2. Barbed Wire: A strand of two 12-1/2 gauge wires twisted together with 2 point barbs spaced 4 inches apart. Wire and barbs shall be zinc coated steel with a zinc coating of at least 0.3 oz. per sq. ft. of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of each wire shall be 950 pound-force. The barbed wire shall conform to ASTM A 121. Rolls shall be 1320’ and of domestic origin.

3. Barbless Wire: A strand of two 12-1/2 gauge wires twisted together. Wire shall be zinc coated steel with a zinc coating of at least 0.3 oz. per sq. ft. of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of each wire shall be 950 pound- force. The barbless wire shall conform to ASTM A 121. Rolls shall be 1320 ft. and of domestic origin.

4. Wire Fence Stays: Twisted wire fence stays shall be 32 inches long and manufactured from smooth galvanized 9 gauge wire. Fence stays shall conform to ASTM A 702 and of domestic origin. Furnish in bundles of 100.

Provisions and Clauses incorporated by reference and can be found at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors-Commercial 52.212-2 – Evaluation-Commercial Items – the RFQ will be evaluated as best value.

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, a completed copy of the provision at 52.213-3 shall be submitted with the proposal, or you can register your reps and certs online at: https://www.sam.gov.

52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.212.-5 – Contract terms and Conditions- Commercial Items

Offerors must have a Duns and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and be registered at www.sam.gov (System for Award Management), formerly CCR, to be eligible for submitting a proposal under this RFQ. The solicitation L15PS00474 will be posted to www.fbo.gov under Public Opportunities.

Request for Quotes are due for this combined synopsis/solicitation on Wednesday, June 16 at 3:00 PM, Pacific Daylight Time. Please reference RFQ number L15PS00474. Quotes may be submitted via email to radavis@blm.gov, by fax to 916-978-4444 or by mail to Bureau of Land Management, California State Office, 2800 Cottage Way, W-1623, Sacramento, CA 95825, Attn: Rosalind Davis. Offerors shall furnish the company name, DUNS number, address, phone, fax number, email address, and official point of contact. All proposals shall be signed by authorized company official. Email questions are acceptable to radavis@blm.gov.

Please contact Michael Dolan at 530-233-7923 (Alturas) prior to delivery or Steve Surian at 530-279-2712 (Cedarville) prior to delivery. For Administrative Inquiries, please contact Rosalind Davis at 916-978-4523.

END OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION.