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[email protected]. Telephone inquiries WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; quotations are being requested and a separate written request for quotation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-82FT-D-08-PHOTO and the requirement is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Date posted to FedBizOpps: 12 OCTOBER 2007 Date posting will close: 26 OCTOBER 2007 The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for aerial film processing. The desired period of performance for the services described herein is anticipated to be 01 days after date of contract award and shall last for a period of 12 consecutive months. The services includes the contractor furnishing all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, supplies and supervision needed to perform film processing as described herein. This contract will include a base year and four one-year options. There will be no future synopsis in the event the options included in the contract are exercised. No new work can be issued after one year following award of initial contract unless an option year is exercised. The total contract value and cumulative delivery order issuances will not exceed $750,000.00. The procurement shall consist of services including aerial film processing for various types of Kodak film. All pricing quoted should be stated in unit price per linear foot. Pricing should be provided for each CLIN listed below as well as for each of the four option periods. Individual requested requirements include: CLIN 0001: Kodak Aerochrome III CIR 1443/SO-734 9.5 inch film reversal processing. CLIN 0002: Kodak Aerochrome III CIR 1443/SO-734 9.5 inch film ? negative processing. CLIN 0003: Kodak Aerocolor III 2444/SO-846 9.5 inch film. CLIN 0004: Kodak Aerochrome III 2427/SO-359 9.5 inch transparency film. CLIN 0005: Film Testing. Film to be processed will be shipped via FedEx to the vendor. At a minimum the film shall be processed WITHIN 24 HOURS of receipt. Delivery location will be specified on each delivery order and each shipped film will be accompanied with a return FedEx label that has been paid for by the Government. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 812921 Film developing and printing/photo-finishing services. The Size Standard is $6,500,000. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (AGAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http:// www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html. The following provisions and clauses applicable to this requirement include: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commerical Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. Additional applicable clauses are: FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data-General. Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database with a DUNS number in order to participate in this procurement. For instructions on registering with the CCR, please visit the website for CCR at http://www.ccr.gov. Quotes must reference the CAGE code or DUNS number of the responding vendor. Contractors who believe they possess the expertise and experience shall submit a quote in writing to Tanya Bealmer, RMRS Acquisition Management, USDA Forest Service, 240 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526, or electronically to:
[email protected]. Voice communications will not be entertained. Responses must be received not later than 4:00 p.m. MST 26 OCTOBER 2007. All documentation shall become the property of the Government. Firms responding must indicate the following information: Indicate the business size: small business or small disadvantaged business, veteran owned small business or HUB Zone certified, and indicate the appropriate NAICS code.