(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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) The reference number for this effort is Request 163632 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) 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 Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulations supplement (AGARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ (iv) This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 115114 and the small business size standard is 6.5 million dollars. (v) This requirement consists of a rice inspection services in accordance with the attached scope of work in and around Jonesboro, AR with a (vi) period of performance from contract award until 30 September 2008. (vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. (viii) The provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall return a completed copy of this provision with its quotation. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far. (ix) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (x) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the following items checked in section b: 5, 15, 16, 21, 26, 31, 36 and the following items checked in section c: 1 and 6. The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition. 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) with the following text added: GS-5. (xii) The AGAR clause at 452.211-74 Period of Performance applies to this contract. (xiii) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) Quotations are due to the APHIS Minneapolis by fax or email by 3:00 PM CST on 17 April 2008 (xvi) The assigned Specialist is Nathan Johnson.
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