Vexar Tubes and Bamboo Stakes

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number is AG-9AC7-S-14-0070 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-72.
This is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 424610 and small business size standard is 500 employees.

This RFQ is for seedling protector tubes and bamboo stakes. Quantities stated below:

129,090 Rigid Seedling Protector Tubes (vexar)
258,180 Bamboo Stakes

Specifications - Refer to attachment

Delivery - May 1, 2014

Deliver to:
USFS - Almanor Ranger District
Attn: David Oliver
900 Highway 96
Chester, CA 96020

FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Jul 2013)
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FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Sep 2013)
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RESPONSE TIME: Request for Quotation will be accepted at USDA Forest Service, ATTN: Sue Ray, 1330 Bayshore Way, CA 95501, NO LATER THAN 2:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on April 18, 2014. Quotations may be faxed to 707-445-8677 or emailed to sray@fs.fed.us. Point of Contact for this solicitation is Sue Ray. 707-441-3668. Email communication is preferred.
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