Farm Labor for Orchards, Vineyards and Field, in Parlier, CA

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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.

(ii) The solicitation number AG-95CV-S-10-0013 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ)

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30.

(iv) This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business the NAICS code is 11511.

(v) Line Item No. 0001, Provide farm labor services for the period 5/24/10 5/23/11. Estimated quantity: 14,400 hours (1,800 days x 8 hours), Hourly rate: ________

vi) USDA-ARS, SJVASC, Parlier, CA requires field labor services, for approximately 1,800 days, or 14,400 labor hours, yearly. Anticipated work for Base Year, 24 May 2010 23 May 2011.

Orchard work.

Field 22, 5 acres. Approximately 1,000 trees, variety of stone fruit: peaches, nectarines, plums. 5 acres, trees of various ages and spacing, as follows:

Pruning, Dec - Jan; Thinning, April

Hand weeding, June-Aug

Vineyard work: Field 11, 4.4 acres; Field 12, 6.0 acres; Field 13, 5.1 acres; Field 21, 2.3 acres; Field 31, 5.0 acres; 23 acres altogether, as follows:

Pruning, Dec Feb, 2 workers, 45 days

Tying,.Feb mid-Mar, 2 workers, 15 days

Install vine trellis, Feb April, 2 workers for 20 days

Plan seedling, April, 4 workers for 10 days

Rooting grapes - digs holes and plants, April,2 workers for 15 days

Install irrigation hoses, April June, 1 worker for 20 days

Weeding, year-round, Mar Oct, 3 workers , occasionally, year-round

Emasculate and pollinate grapes, April 20 May 5, 10 workers for 9 days

Train seedling vines, May July, 2 workers for 20 days

Position shoots and canes, April May, 2 workers for 10 days

Tipping, thinning, girdling, May June, 4 workers for 20 days

Attach ID labels on vine stake, May June, 2 workers for 5 days

Harvest table grapes, July Oct, 3 workers for 30 days

Clean harvested table grapes, July Oct, 3 workers for 30 days

Harvest raisin grapes, Aug 15 Oct 10, 2 workers for 10 days

Clean raisins, Oct 1 Nov 15, 2 workers for 10 days

Install and maintain bird, scaring devices, April Nov, 1 worker for 10 days

Miscellaneous work, Year-round, 2 workers for 10 days

Additional work:

Primarily seed planting, Year-round, 4 workers

In total, approximately 10 workers are anticipated. The Government provides tools and implements for the laborers. Parking is available. Contractor shall provide 2 portable bathrooms, shade and water. Contractor shall provide safety training. Minimum guaranteed amount is 2% of anticipated yearly amount.

(vii) Work shall be performed during 12 months contract period duration and ordered by task order, as needed. The work shall be performed at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Science Center, 9511 S Riverbend Ave., Parlier, CA

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

(ix) Offers will be evaluated on price, past performance references and intention to utilize current trained personnel. Address all three factors in your response to this solicitation. Award will to to offeror providing best value to the Government.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with its offer, or indicate that your firm is current in www.bpn.gov.

(xi) The FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The FAR clause, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The applicable far clauses cited in the clause are: 52.203-6 Alt I, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41, 52.222-43, 52.222-43.

(xiii) Provide evidence of insurance with your quote. The attached Wage Determination 2005-2046 is applicable, in accordance with the Service Contract Act. The contractor shall adhere to OSHA Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of Labor.

(xiv) Quotes are due no later than 21 May 2010 at 12:00 noon at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, ATTN: Louise Snitz; 800 Buchanan Street; Albany, CA 94710, or to louise.snitz@ars.usda.gov or by fax to (510)559-6023. Verify receipt of fax by calling or e-mailing.

(xv) Contact Louise Snitz (510)559-6022, or louise.snitz@ars.usda.gov for information regarding this solicitation.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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.

(ii) The solicitation number AG-95CV-S-10-0003 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ)

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30.

(iv) This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business the NAICS code is 11511.

(v) Line Item No. 0001, Provide farm labor services for the period 5/24/10 5/23/11. Estimated quantity: 14,400 hours (1,825 days x 8 hours), Hourly rate: ________

vi) USDA-ARS, SJVASC, Parlier, CA requires field labor services, for approximately 1,800 days, or 14,400 labor hours, yearly. Anticipated work for Base Year, April 2010 March 2011.

Orchard work.

Field 22, 5 acres. Approximately 1,000 trees, variety of stone fruit: peaches, nectarines, plums. 5 acres, trees of various ages and spacing, as follows:

Pruning, Dec - Jan; Thinning, April

Hand weeding, June-Aug

Vineyard work: Field 11, 4.4 acres; Field 12, 6.0 acres; Field 13, 5.1 acres; Field 21, 2.3 acres; Field 31, 5.0 acres; 23 acres altogether, as follows:

Pruning, Dec Feb, 2 workers, 45 days

Tying,.Feb mid-Mar, 2 workers, 15 days

Install vine trellis, Feb April, 2 workers for 20 days

Plan seedling, April, 4 workers for 10 days

Rooting grapes - digs holes and plants, April,2 workers for 15 days

Install irrigation hoses, April June, 1 worker for 20 days

Weeding, year-round, Mar Oct, 3 workers , occasionally, year-round

Emasculate and pollinate grapes, April 20 May 5, 10 workers for 9 days

Train seedling vines, May July, 2 workers for 20 days

Position shoots and canes, April May, 2 workers for 10 days

Tipping, thinning, girdling, May June, 4 workers for 20 days

Attach ID labels on vine stake, May June, 2 workers for 5 days

Harvest table grapes, July Oct, 3 workers for 30 days

Clean harvested table grapes, July Oct, 3 workers for 30 days

Harvest raisin grapes, Aug 15 Oct 10, 2 workers for 10 days

Clean raisins, Oct 1 Nov 15, 2 workers for 10 days

Install and maintain bird, scaring devices, April Nov, 1 worker for 10 days

Miscellaneous work, Year-round, 2 workers for 10 days

Additional work:

Primarily seed planting, Year-round, 4 workers

The Government shall provide tools and implements for the laborers. Government may award more than one contract if it is in its best interest. Estimated yearly quantities for the base and exercised option years will be adjusted proportionately among more than 1 contractor, if applicable. Minimum guaranteed amount is 2% of anticipated yearly amount, per base and option years, if exercised.

(vii) Work shall be performed during 12 months contract period duration and ordered by task order, as needed. The work shall be performed at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Science Center, 9511 S Riverbend Ave., Parlier, CA

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

(ix) Offers will be evaluated on price and on past performance references.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with its offer, or indicate that your firm is current in www.bpn.gov.

(xi) The FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The FAR clause, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The applicable far clauses cited in the clause are: 52.203-6 Alt I, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41, 52.222-43, 52.222-43.

(xiii) Provide evidence of insurance with your quote. The attached Wage Determination 2005-2046 is applicable, in accordance with the Service Contract Act. The contractor shall adhere to OSHA Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of Labor.

(xiv) Quotes are due no later than 12 March 2009 at 5:00 pm at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, ATTN: Louise Snitz; 800 Buchanan Street; Albany, CA 94710, or to louise.snitz@ars.usda.gov or (least secure method) by fax to (510)559-6023.

(xv) Contact Louise Snitz (510)559-6022, or louise.snitz@ars.usda.gov for information regarding this solicitation.