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68 -- PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES SOL RFQ-R8-00-14 DUE 061400 POC Contact Kay Matthews any information at 404-347-1635 or Paul Mistrette for technical information at 404-347-2229 WEB: Arnet Acquisition Reform Network (See Federal Acquisition, www.arnet.gov. 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. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation number is RFQ R8-00-14. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. This solicitation is opened to small businesses only. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 2879; size standard is 500 employees. The USDA-Forest Service is soliciting for the acquisition of the following herbicides/pesticides: 1) Accord (product specific; no substitutions) 720 gallons (2.5 gal containers, 2 per box). 2) Roundup (product specific; no substitutions) 225 gallons (2.5 gal containers, 2 per box). 3) Velpar L (product specific; no substitutions) 3525 gallons (2.5 gal containers, 2 per box). 4) Arsenal Applicators Concentrate (Forestry 4lb ai, product specific; no substitutions) 125 gallons (1 quart container 4 per box). 5) Garlon 3A (product specific; no substitutions) 2436 gallons (2.5 gal containers, 2 per box), 6) Garlon 4 (product specific; no substitutions) 2100 gallons (2.5 gal containers, 2 per box). Items 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are product and packaging size specific; product specific to meet EPA labeling requirements, and packaging size specific to meet desired storage and use safety standards. Product specific EPA requires that products be labeled for "site" of application. Any product purchased from this contract must have appropriate labeling to permit forest, right-of-way, or wildlife site use. Quoters must provide products meeting this label constraints or product will be returned at quoters expense. All quantities are estimated. No obligation will exist until the Government places an order. Orders will be made by credit card orpurchase order. Quoters must be set up to receive payments by credit card. Orders placed against this contract must be delivered to one or combination of the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. Contractor will start work on or around July 2, 2000. Period of performance is one year from date of award. The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial, applies without addenda. Award will be made to a responsible contractor whose offer is the lowest, acceptable price and most advantageous to the Government. Award will be made on one or more items. Offers shall include a complete copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with quotes. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies without any addenda to the clause to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clauses and provisions can be access via Internet at www.arnet.gov/far.html. Submit written quotations to the USDA Forest Service, Attn: Kay Matthews/RFQ-R8-00-14, 1720 Peachtree Road, N.W., Rm 876S, Atlanta, GA 30367 at COB 6/14/00. Quotations need to be submitted in an envelope and address properly for identification purposes. Do not fax your quotations. No paper solicitation will be issue. Contact Kay Matthews at 404-347-1635 for any information or Paul Mistretta at 404-347-2229 for technical information regarding this solicitation. For award information, interested bidders may contact the agency 10 days after quotations are due. ***** Posted 05/22/00 (W-SN457241). (0143)

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