Solicitation.pdf

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number 127EAY22Q0009 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97.

(iv) This is a 100% Small Business Set-aside under NAICS code 111940 Hay Farming; the small business size standard is $1M; the Product/Service code is 8710 Forage and Feed.

(v) Location for delivery: Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals @ 1430 County Road 74 Alturas, Ca 96101.

(vi) The Government is seeking to establish a purchase order contract for approximately 975 Ton of 6 string and/or 3 string rectangle bales of grass hay on the Modoc National Forest. See attached Statement of Work.

(vii) Delivery provided on a “will call” basis. COR will call contractor for required delivery. The government reserves the right to change Delivery schedule depending on the number of horses and storage capacity at the corrals and/or if agreed to by all parties.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The Government intends to evaluate quotes and offer an award based on the quote submission; therefore, the quote should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The following are

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1) Solicitation Number (127EAY22Q0009)

2) Offers due 14 January 2022 / 1300hrs Pacific Standard Time

3) Contractor name, address, and DUNS number

4) Pricing on the contract statement of work

(ix) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1) Price of hay and delivery.

2) Meets specifications of hay required (see statement of work).

3) Delivery available on an “on call” basis.

(x) Responses shall submit a completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, unless it has an active entity registration with the certifications through the System for Award Management (SAM) website. (www.sam.gov ) http://www.sam.gov/

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.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this contract Addenda to this clause are as follows:

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JAN 2018), applies to this acquisition with the following clauses checked

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020).

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes. (FEB 1997)

52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513).

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C 3332).

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (AUG 1989) 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998).

Provisions:

52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters 52.209-12, Certification Regarding Tax Matters 52.222-56, Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_223_226.html#wp1188603 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1063838 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1064275 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1062621 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#id186IE0DE0Y4 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1056889

(xiii) Use of Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is Required

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All invoices shall be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This platform is managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury and additional information is available at this website:

https://www.ipp.gov/ index .htm.

(xv) Response Due Date and Contact Information:

Offers are due on 14 January 2022 no later than 1:00 pm. Pacific Daylight Time.

(xvi) Quotations can be emailed to Tod Gohl; tod.gohl@usda.gov by the date and time above. Enter the solicitation number in the subject line of emails.

Point of Contact:

Tod Gohl Purchasing Agent tod.gohl@usda.gov Phone: 530-685-0765 South-West Region California Service Area #1 http://www.ipp.gov/index.htm

Modoc National Forest-Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals Hay Request

Statement of Work Product: 975 Ton (1,950,000 lbs.) of 6 string and/or 3 string rectangle bales of grass hay (combination of 3 and 6 string bales is acceptable). Bale size should not exceed 6 string bale rectangle bales.

Acceptable varieties of Grass Hay include: Meadow, Blue, Timothy, Orchard, Bermuda, Coastal, Brome and Fescue. Triticale or wheat hay shall not be accepted. Hay Shall be suitable for feeding to wild horses. Hay shall be well cured. Hay shall be free of dust, mold, foreign material, Russian thistle or Prickly herb, "cheat" grass, foxtails, corn stalk, bearded grain and other awns (spikelets) or any other weed or grass not considered healthy forage for horses. Hay less than 3” inches in length and re-baled hay is not acceptable. Product does not need to be certified.

Acceptable Bale Size: 6 string bale shall be 4 ft. W x 4 ft. H x 8 ft. L and approximate size of 3 string shall be 18 in. W x 18 in. H x 36 in. L. Round bales are not permissible. Bales shall be uniform lengths;

ragged bales shall not be accepted. Bales with loose twine or broken bales shall not be accepted.

Delivery: Hay shall be delivered to Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals - 1430 County Road 74 Alturas, Ca 96101.

Directions: From Alturas, Ca travel West on Highway 299 approximately 3 miles, turn left onto County Road 73 (AKA Barnes Grade/Crowder Flat Road), Continue on County Road 73 for 2.5 miles, just before the pavement ends, turn left onto County Road 74, towards Devils Garden Conservation Camp (Signs for both the Corrals and Camp present near the roadway), Continue approximately 2 miles down County Road 74, and turn right at the Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals Sign.

All deliveries shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Charlene Johnston (email: charlene.johnston@usda.gov). The COR is responsible for coordinating with the contractor on a monthly basis the specified needs of each delivery. Deliveries shall be monthly and incremental unless specified differently by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The government reserves the right to change Delivery schedule depending on the number of horses and storage capacity at the corrals and/or if agreed to by all parties.

- Vendor is responsible for delivering, unloading, and stacking the hay. The hay will be unloaded and stacked on a solid surface within the Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals or in the hay barn. The vendor is expected to bring adequate equipment to complete the unloading and stacking of the hay.

To determine quantity each load must be accompanied by certified weight slip, empty and loaded.

Deliveries can be made 7 days a week, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Initial delivery shall begin sometime after July 11th, 2022 and continue at least monthly until the total tonnage has been delivered.