88 -- LIVE, MALE CAPRINES(GOATS)

17(i). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and FAR 13.6 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. 17(ii). The solicitation number, USZA92-02-Q-0009, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). 17(iii). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-04. 17(iv) This procurement is Set-Aside for Small Business. 17(v). The US government has a requirement for 500 caprines (goats) to be delivered to Fort Bragg, NC in April, 2002, deliveries as follows: 100ea delivered 4/2/02, 100ea delivered 4/10/02, 100ea delivered 4/16/02, 100ea delivered 4/26/02, 10ea delivery date to be determined. The (caprines)goats must be live, healthy, free of disease, male, weighing 50lbs or more but not less than 50lbs. The contractor's facility must be Class A or Class B licensed, or have a current and valid waiver. This is not the IFB USZA92-02-R-0003 for the yearly contract that will be coming under a separate posting. 17(vi). N/A. 17(vii). N/A. 17(viii). FAR provisions and/or clauses referenced will be furnished in full text upon receipt of written request. Solicitation Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 2000) is hereby incorporated by reference. 17(ix). Solicitation Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation ?Commercial Items (Jan 1999) is hereby incorporated, the evaluation factors are license, price, past performance. The government will make a determination of best value based on the evaluation factors cited. license is the most important, price is slightly more important than past performance . 17(x). Contractors are reminded to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2002) with their quote. 17(xi). Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items (Dec 2001) is hereby incorporated by reference!! 17(xii). Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items ?Dev. (Apr 2001) is hereby incorporated by reference. 17(xiii). Additionally, the following clauses are applicable to this solicitation, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 52.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration . 17(xiv). The Defense priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated. 17(xv). NA. 17(xvi). Questions pertaining to the solicitation must be submitted in writing and may be faxed to Rowena Godaire at (910) 432-9345. Signed and dated quotes referencing the RFQ number USZA92-02-Q-0009 must be submitted, no later than 4:30 p.m. 13 March 2002, to Rowena Godaire at USASOC, ATTN: AOCO, Fort Bragg, NC 28310 or may be faxed to (910)432-9345. The quotes must provide sufficient detail on the evacuation coverage, experience, communications, and past performance to allow for the government to make a best value determination. Contractors who do not provide details of their offer will not be considered. 17(xvii). Rowena Godaire is the point of contact regarding this solicitation.