Mexican Fruit Fly Corn Cob Grounds

THIS SOLICITATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENTS.

(i) 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.

(ii) The solicitation number for this effort is AG-6395-S-17-0134. This solicitation is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP). SEE ATTACHED.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, effective January 19, 2017.

(iv) This is solicitation is UNRESTRICTED. The appropriate NAICS code is 311119 with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

(v) Contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure: See Pricing Schedule (attached).

(vi) Description of requirements: The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price contract for supply of 42,000 pounds of the specified corn cob grounds product on an on-going basis every 35 calendar days in support of the agency's Mexican Fruit Fly (MexFly) Rearing Facility. The corn cob is used as a filler for the fruit fly diet. Product must be 80 mesh or finer; free of contaminants, pesticides and chemical residues; and moisture not to exceed 10%. Contract period of performance includes a base year and four (4) option years.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance at FOB point: On-going delivery every 35 calendar days beginning September 15, 2017 to Edinburg, TX. See attached.

(viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, and Addendum apply.

(ix) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies. See attached.

(x) The provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies.

(xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, and Addendum apply.

(xii) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to the acquisition.

(xiii) Other contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions: See attached.