Oyster Shells for Wanchese Marsh

Amendment 0001 - This amendment changes the quote due date to 26 March 2013 at 1:00pm EDT. All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quotes, W912PM-13-T-0011. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.202(a)(13), Exceptions to publicizing contract actions, there will not be a pre-solicitation notice posted for this required action.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is reserved exclusively for small business concerns. The solicitation number is W912PM-13-T-0011, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The NAICS code is 424460 with a small business size standard of 100 employees. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-65.

Description of Requirement: The Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers requests the procurement and delivery of 4,000 bushels of oyster shells that have been shucked and air dried for at least 30 days upon delivery and in accordance with the attached specifications.

This Request for Quote incorporates the following provisions and clauses: The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items
52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (complete and return with quote)
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation
52.222-3, Convict Labor
52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Alternate I
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies
52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration
52.233-3, Protest after Award
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination
52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration, Alternate A
252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFQ may submit their Quote in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. Quote form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number; offeror's complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. Any questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. If the Offeror does not become registered in SAM in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer (NLT due date/time of solicitation), the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov or by calling 866-606-8220. QUOTES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 1:00PM, EASTERN STANDARD TIME, 26 MARCH 2013. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUOTES ELECTRONICALLY. They may also be submitted on US Mail, courier service, or hand-delivered to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Karri Mares at 910-251-4863.

The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) or Notation that company is completed their representations and certifications in SAM (https://www.sam.gov) must be submitted along with each Quote.

The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

This announcement and written request for Quote constitutes the only Request for Quote that will be made for this requirement.

Electronic Quotes are now being accepted via email; Karri.L.Mares@usace.army.mil or fax; 910-251-4454.