F -- THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXPANSION, AND MAINTENANCE OF NATIVE PRAIRIE GRASS SEED PRODUCTION PLOTS THAT WILL BE USED IN PRAIRIE GRASS RESTORATION EFFORTS AS A PART OF THE GRAND PRAIRIE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT (GPADP)!!

Notice Date

July 12, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Army, Memphis District, Corps of Engineers, 167 N Main St, Rm B202, Attn: CEMVM-CT, Memphis, TN 38103-1894

ZIP Code

38103-1894

Solicitation Number

DACW66-01-T-0143

Response Due

July 26, 2001

Point of Contact

Deborah N. Yates, Contract Specialist, 901/544-0778

Description

This is a sole source, combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Far part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This non-competitive action will be processed in accordance with FAR 6.301-1. (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.) The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has successfully collected and stored seeds from local prairie remnants for use in establishing seed production for the GPADP. Also, UAPB owns and operates experimental farms in Lonoke, Arkansas, and Marianna, Arkansas. The farms are uniquely suited for establishing and maintaining healthy native seed production plots for the GPADP because of their close proximity to the project area, prairie soils, and favorable climatic conditions. No other company could provide the continuity of the further development of the prairie grass restoration as part of the GPADP. A sole source quote is being requested pursuant to this announcement and shall reference requisition number DACW66-01-T-0143. Summary of requirements for this requirement is as follows. The duties will include greenhouse germination of seeds, seedling transplantation in single-species field plots, cultivation and care of field plots, additional collections of seeds from local prairie remnants, and seed germination and viability testing. Also, provide a report documenting the results of all procedures followed and results of the work performed. This solicitation incorporates all of the applicable provisions and clauses in effect through 97-26, as if stated in full text, as well as the terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1. Offeror should include a copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders-commercial items applies to this acquisition. EFARS clause 52.232-5001, Continuing Contracts applies to this acquisition. To obtain a copy of the above clauses and provisions call the point of contact listed above. A firm fixed priced commercial items purchase order, utilizing the simplified acquisition procedures, will be used. A quote should be delivered to the above address no later than 07-26-01, 2:30 p.m. (CST). Point of contact is Deborah N. Yates at 901-544-0778. See Note 22.

Web Link

http://www.mvm.usace.army.mil (Memphis District Corps of Engineers)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010716/FSOL004.HTM (W-193 SN50R6R3)