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 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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.
This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit digital written quotes on RFQ reference number # W9124E-14-Q-0002.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-74.
This solicitation is set-aside as small business unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 311119, size standard 500.
Potential offerors are to quote on the following line items:
Line Item Item Description Quantity Unit of Issue
0001 Lone Star 14% Heavy Duty Horse Feed 240 EA
0002 Lone Star Commercial Goat Pellets 884 EA
0003 Lone Star Steel Cut Chops 208 EA
0004 Lone Star 17% Lay Pellets 182 EA
0005 50 ML CDC Goat Vaccine 100 EA
0006 100 ML Penicillin 100 EA
0007 Sho-glo Vitamins 100 EA
0008 Delivery 12 EA
**All quantities are not to exceed (NTE) amounts**
DESCRIPTION
The provision at FAR Part 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this procurement. In order for an item to be considered equal, the items requested shall meet the requirements as set forth in FAR Part 52.211-6 (b). As such, the general salient characteristics are attached to this solicitation.
Items shall be delivered in the amount that is requested once per month. The amounts requested shall not exceed the amounts in the quantity column for the period of performance.
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jul 2013), applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this provision.
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) price (2) technical capability (3) delivery terms (4) discount terms. The Government intends to award to one vendor on an all or none basis. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer has specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
Offerors shall submit, along with their offer, all technical product information associated with the items above and a copy of the completed representations and certifications as prescribed in FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2013) Alternate I
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items
applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this clause.
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2013-00019) (Jan 2014) applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this clause.
The following FAR and DFAR clauses and provisions apply to this procurement.
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009)
52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996)
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011)
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013)
52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012)
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010)
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011)
52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009)
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008)
* The full text of the FAR and DFARS can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil/ and http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM
A Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating will not be assigned to
this acquisition.
Any responsible small business vendors can submit an offer to this agency. Offers received will be reviewed and considered for award.
Quotes are due to this office no later than 1:00 pm, Central Standard Time, 15 July 2014. Quotes can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. All quotes must include the following information: Company's complete mailing and remittance address, discounts for prompt payment, if any, business size, CAGE Code, Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS), and Taxpayer ID number. Quotes must be valid for a period of no less than 30 days. Vendors shall indicate, by number of calendar days, the amount of time needed to deliver the items described above.
The point of contact for this combined synopsis/solicitation is SFC Aurelio Medina who can be reached at 337-531-2335 or by e-mail, [email protected]
The Government intends to make award on or about 18 July 2014.
Aurelio Medina, 3375312335
MICC - Fort Polk