USDA, APHIS, IES, Clothing and Identity Program

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO AMEND ATTACHMENT 2-PRICE SCHEDULE, ATTACHMENT 3-SOW, AND ATTACHMENT 6-INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS.  CHANGES MADE ARE IN BOLD AND ARE IDENTIFIED WITH VERTICLE LINES ON THE MARGINS.  THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS IS EXTENDED TO 1430 CT, MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2010.

(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. The test program under FAR Subpart 13.5 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. This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in an ordering, requirements type contract with firm fixed price line items, with a period of performance for base year and four option years.

(ii) The reference number is AG-6395-S-10-0097 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Attachment 1 - solicitation form SF-1449, is attached.

(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (AGARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http:// www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

(iv) It is anticipated that a single award will be made. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code for this effort is 448150 and the small business size standard is $7 million.

(v) This requirement consists of 5 line items for base year and 5 line items for succeeding Option 1, 2, 3, 4 years. The Price Schedule, including options, is provided as Attachment 2 to this combined synopsis/solicitation

(vi) The Specifications for this requirement is provided as Attachment 3 to this combined synopsis/solicitation. Procedure for issuing delivery orders and placing orders flowchart is provided as Attachment 4.

(vii) Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination. Delivery requirements for all line items will be stated on individual delivery orders.

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

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The following text is added to Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (ii) past performance; and (iii) price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are equally important when compared to price. Offerors with no past performance will be rated neutral. A competitive firm-fixed price, requirements type contract award will be made to the responsible firm with the best value quote trading off expected value against probable costs. The product at a minimum must meet or exceed the technical specifications. Technical acceptability is on a pass-fail basis. In order to allow the Government to determine technical acceptability, the offer shall submit the product samples identified on the Price Schedule to the USDA, APHIS, IES, Attn: Jo Brown, 4700 River Road, Unit 85, Riverdale, MD 20737by the time specified below for receipt of offers. Additional guidance on price and past performance is provided under provision 52.212-1.

(x) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall either: (1) return a completed copy of this provision with its quote. A copy of the provision may be attained from http:// www.arnet.gov/far; or (2) complete the Online Reps and Certs Application (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov. and referenced in your quote.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Addendum 1 - additional clauses/provisions, is provided as Attachment 5 to this combined synopsis/solicitation

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and is applicable to this acquisition. 52 .203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Co-operation with Authorities and remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (June 2003)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration;

(xiii) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. The following clauses identified at paragraph b of the clause are considered checked and is applicable to this acquisition. 52.203-3 Gratuities;

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.

(xv) Numbered notes not applicable

(xvi) Quotations are due at the USDA APHIS MRPBS-ASD Contracting Team, Attn: Margie Thorson, Butler Square West 5th Floor, 100 North 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 no later than 2:00 pm Central Time on August 17, 2010. Faxing or emailing quotes is acceptable. In order for an interested party to have a complete quotation package, as a minimum, the quotation package must contain the following items mentioned in Attachment 6 - Instructions to Offeror.

(xvii) The assigned Contracting Officer is Margie Thorson. Ms. Thorson may be reached at margie.p.thorson@aphis.usda.gov, (612) 336-3209 or by fax (612) 336-3550. Alternate contact is Corinne Nygren at corinne.m.nygren@aphis.usda.gov, (612) 336-3235 or by fax (612) 336-3550