Mexican Fruit Fly Corn Cob Grounds
(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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number for this effort is AG-6395-S-17-0104. This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). SEE ATTACHED.
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, effective January 19, 2017.
(iv) This is a total small business set-aside. The appropriate NAICS code is 311119 with a small business size standard of 500 employees.
(v) Contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure: See Pricing Schedule (attached).
(vi) Description of requirements: The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price contract for delivery of the specified corn cob grounds product on an on-going basis in support of the agency's Mexican Fruit Fly (MexFly) Rearing Facility. The corn cob is used as a filler for the fruit fly diet. The contract period of performance includes a base year and four (4) option years.
(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance at FOB point: On-going delivery every 35 calendar days to Edinburg, TX 78541. See attached.
(viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, and Addendum apply.
(ix) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies.
(x) The provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items applies.
(xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, and Addendum apply.
(xii) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to the acquisition.
(xiii) Other contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions: See attached.
Lisa A Draves, Phone 612-336-3364, Email lisa.a.draves@aphis.usda.gov
