Certified Noxious Weed Seed-Free Hay

THE SOLICITATION AG-03R6-S-16-0023 HAS BEEN AMENDED AND EXTENDED. THIS NEW PACKAGE WILL REPLACE THE ORGINAL SOLICITATION IN IT'S ENTIRETY. PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHMENTS NAMED 'AMENDED' FOR THE FULL SYNOPSIS AND SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS AND BASIS FOR AWARD.

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.

Solicitation number AG-03R6-S-16-0023, issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-85.

This is 100 percent Small Business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 111940 Hay Farming, with small business size standard $ .75.million.

Quotes are solicited to furnish and deliver 128 tons certified noxious weed seed free hay for base year 2016.

Quotes are due by April 8, 2016, at 12:00p.m. (Mountain), at Bitterroot National Forest Supervisors Office, Attn: Marti Bowland, AQM. 1801 N First, Hamilton, MT 59840. Quotes may be email to mbowland@fs.fed.us. For information contact Marti Bowland 406-363-7128 or Tina Mainey 406-329-3845.

BELOW IS THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), 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.

Solicitation number AG-03R6-S-16-0023 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-85. The clauses and provisions referenced in this solicitation can be found in full text format at http://www.arnet.gov/far and are also attached. This is a total small business set-aside and the small business size standard is $.75 million. The North American Industry Classification Code is 111940.

Contact Animal Packer Bill Workman at 406.387-5376 to ask about delivery details for the two hay barns. There are locked gates at these locations. Keys will be provided before delivery.

A quotation is requested to provide Certified Noxious Weed Seed-Free hay in small bales, delivered to two locations on the Flathead National Forest, Montana. The awarded contract will be a firm fixed price contract. The Period of Performance will be July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. The CNWSF hay contract is for a base period with one option period. The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Wage Determination 2005-2317 Revision 16 is also incorporated into this solicitation.

Offers submitted must include past performance information. Provide references for similar work during the past five years. Attached Experience Questionnaire for this purpose.

Contract award will be made to the responsible offeror offering the best value considering past performance, experience and price; with past performance and experience being equally as important as price.

In addition, offerors will include with their offer a completed copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. The FAR clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition.

Complete quote package consists of:
1. a completed, signedSF-1449- see attachment SF-1449;
2. a Schedule of Items with pricing for the base period and option period; see attachment Schedule of Items;
3. a completed Experience Questionnaire or similar format indicating experience and past performance in this type of work, See attachment Experience Questionnaire;
4. a completed AGAR 452.209-70 - see attachment;
5. and a copy of your current sam.gov registration showing your small business status under the applicable NAICS.

Quotes must be received by March 23, 2016 at Noon Mountain Time at the Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor's Office, Attn: Marti Bowland, Acquisition. Quotes may be emailed to mbowland@fs.fed.us.  For more information regarding this solicitation, please contact Marti at 406-363-7128.