99 -- SUPPLY RIGID MESH TUBES FOR SEEDLING PROTECTION

Notice Date

January 29, 2001

Contracting Office

USDA Forest Service, Ochoco National Forest, PO Box 490, Prineville, OR 97754

ZIP Code

97754

Solicitation Number

7-01-R9

Response Due

February 13, 2001

Point of Contact

Sandra Chandler, Purchasing Agent, 541-416-6531

Description

(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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) 7-01-R9. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-20. (iv) The North American Industry Classification System Code is 325211; the small business size standard is 750 employees. This is a 100% small business set aside. (v) Supply rigid mesh tubes for seedling protection. The tubes will be used for tree seedling protection in conjunction with on-going planting and maintenance contracts. Since crews will be awaiting these shipments, actual damages will be assessed for late deliveries. Item 1) Big Summit Ranger District 43,000 each, 5" x 20", UV Rating of 30 months (plus or minus 6 months). Item 2) Paulina Ranger District 136,000 each, 5" x 22", UV Rating of 24 months (plus or minus 6 months). (vi) SPECIFICATIONS: VEXAR brand or equal. Equals offered must meet the following salient characteristics: Diamond Mesh with parallel strands spaced 7/16" apart, center, tolerance of 1/32" or + 1/16"; Strand diameter: 40-60 mils (24 point); Mesh Angles: 70 and 110 degrees plus or minus 5 degrees; 70 Degree angles oriented lengthwise to the tube; Diameter 4.75" minimum -- 5.25" maximum; Tube Color: Translucent green; Photo degradable period (UV Rating) varies with line items; Tubes shall have adequate strength so as not to tear from a wooden stake in field conditions. PACKAGING: Tubes shall be nested (8 to a nest) to facilitate shipping. Tubes shall be placed into plastic bags and then placed inside "michelman" or similar cartons (waterproof waxed cartons) for final shipment. Plastic bags shall be closed with a tie. Cartons shall be marked CLEARLY on two opposite sides with a minimum of 4-inch lettering stating content, size, direction of tube on long axis, and destination. If cartons are inserted into plastic bags, the plastic bags shall be marked; (vii) Delivery is FOB Destination. Maps of delivery locations can be provided at time of contract award. A 72-hour notification shall be given to the individuals listed below prior to delivery, so that arrangements can be made for the Government to provide unloading equipment. Item 1 shall be delivered by April 2, 2001, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, to Big Summit R.D., Ochoco Ranger Station, 33700 NE Ochoco Ranger Station Rd (23 miles east of Prineville), Prineville, OR, 97754, contact Becky Kreachbaum (541)416-6645. Item 2 shall be delivered by May 1, 2001, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday, to Paulina R.D., Rager Ranger Station Compound, 7803 Beaver Creek Rd., Paulina, OR 97751, contact Renee Roufs (541)477-6921. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are technical, past performance, and price. (x) Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representatives and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with offer. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, with the following clauses applies to this acquisition: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, and 52.232-36. (xiii) Full text of the clauses may be accessed electronically at the internet site http://www.arnet.gov/far. The purchase card (VISA) will be used for procurement and payment under this contract. The parties agree that the price reflected in this offer reflects use of the purchase card. The contractor notes that it is a violation of VISA regulations to charge a premium for card transactions, but that the vendor is permitted to offer discounts for cash payment. The contractor will not process transactions for payment through the purchase card clearinghouse until the purchased supplies have been shipped. Contractors who are not set up to accept VISA payments will be paid by Purchase Order/check after receipt and acceptance of the item. (xiv) N/A (xv) N/A (xvi) Submit quotations to Ochoco National Forest, Attn: Purchasing, 3160 NE Third St., PO Box 490, Prineville, OR 97754 or by facsimile to 541-416-6661 by 4:30 PM Pacific Standard Time on February 13, 2001. Quotation shall include 1) Signed and dated quotation on letterhead stationery, 2) Item No. and unit price with extended total with any discount terms, 3) a technical description of items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, 4) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, 5) Past Performance information to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references including contact name and phone number, and 6) Sample if other than Brand Name. (xvii) Contact for information -- Sandra Chandler, 541-416-6531.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010131/99SOL003.HTM (W-029 SN50C143)