Biochar Production

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6. The solicitation number is AG-82FT-S-09-S-10-0032. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The proposed contract is set aside 100% for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541717, size standard is 500 employees.

The objectives of this study are to assess biochar production as a method of disposing of sawmill waste and forest treatment residues. The objective of this statement of work is to collect biochar, emissions, and synthesis gas samples produced from various feedstocks using pyrolysis technology in a high capacity machine. These samples will be analyzed in the laboratory to characterize their chemical and physical properties. In addition, researchers will assess the feasibility of conducting a second phase of the project, which will include a production study to collect shift-level data for longer production runs using one or more local feedstocks. Please see full statement of work attached to the SF-1449.

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of buy.
At a minimum, quotes must include the following information, specifications of the item quoted, delivery date, TAX ID number, and DUNS number. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer and you must be registered in the Central Contracting Registration website (www.ccr.gov) and registration in ORCA (Online Representations and Certification Applications) www.orca.bpn.gov. The Government will award a contract resulting from this announcement to the responsible offeror whose offer will be the lowest price to the government. You shall submit commercially available literature on your unit that demonstrates that all of the above capabilities are met.
From the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the following provision and clauses are applicable to this solicitation, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor, FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor, FAR 52.222-21, Prohibitions of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies, FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. The full text of these clauses may be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm.

Submit your quote and technical information electronically to asalas@fs.fed.us, no later than August 16, 2010 3p.m. Mountain Time.