Purple color Prism traps with Adhesive

This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 streamlined, and supplemented with (FAR) Parts 13 & 15 and with additional information included in this notice. FAR Part 13 authorizes the use of simplified procedures for this acquisition, including options. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written request for quotation will not be issued. The reference number is AG-6395-S-13-0079 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) . This solicitation will result in a firm fixed priced indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for a base period and four option periods for Purple color Prism traps with Adhesive.
The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set Aside in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-6.
APHIS/PPQ is requesting samples prior to award. APHIS/PPQ may also request samples after award in accordance with FAR 52.209-4 to ensure correct production design, coloration, application of adhesive and adhesive type meets the requirements. In accordance with FAR 52.209-4 (i)The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver. See attached SF1449 pages 19 - 21 for details regarding First Article Test requirements.
Prior to Award
Vendor must supply a 4" x 4" piece representative of the lot with name of plastics Manufacturer to be used in production to:
Joseph A. Francese
Solicitation# AG-6395-S-13-0079
USDA APHIS PPQ CPHST
Otis Laboratory
1398 West Truck Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
Phone: 508-563-0933
Sample must be received 7 calendar days prior to Solicitation closing date. (07/01/2013)
***Do Not Mail SF1449 to Buzzards Bay Address ***

Instructions to Offerors:

Please complete and return all items listed in section 5.2 on page 41 of attached SF1449 Solicitation.
The Product Specifications and drawings for this requirement are provided in Attachment 1 SF 1449 Solicitation document and Attachment 2 drawings.
Quotations are due no later than 4:00pm Central Time on Monday July 8, 2013. at the address located in box #9 of SF1449 to: Attn: Carol Dingess/ USDA/ APHIS MRPBS/ASD Contracting Team, Solicitation# AG-6395-S-13-0079, or email to: (Carol.Dingess@aphis.usda.gov, FAX#612-336-3550) Emailing of Faxing quotes are the preferred methods.