REQUEST FOR QUOTE (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (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 written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number F11PS00272 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. (ii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-47, effective January 12, 2011. All applicable provisions and clauses are included in the actual solicitation. This electronic announcement constitutes the only solicitation being issued. (iv) This procurement is being conducted on a full and open basis. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 311119, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Responsible women and women owned, service disabled veteran owned, and small disadvantaged businesses are strongly encouraged to submit quotes. (v) The Government intends to issue a FIRM FIXED PRICE supply contract for the following items: provide and deliver fish food for Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery, Hotchkiss, CO, delivered 10 days after date of contract, in accordance with the included specifications (see the specifications the end of this document). There are seven (7) CLIN's (see the specifications at the end of this document). FOB Destination. (vi) The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, and 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items apply: The Government will award a firm fixed price supply contract from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, and whose quote meets the requirements of the solicitation. The following criteria apply: Offerors shall be evaluated and awarded based on an integrated assessment of the following: A. Must meet or exceed the acceptability standards for non-price factors (meets or exceeds specifications); B. Acceptance of delivery time; and, C. Price (offered prices shall be reviewed for fairness and reasonableness). Non-price evaluation factors, acceptability, acceptance of delivery time, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. (vi). The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.226-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; and, 52.203-3, Gratuities. The full text of any clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. (vii) Quotes must be received by 1:00PM MDT, Thursday, January 27, 2011. Submit quotes by e-mail at
[email protected] , or by mail to: Mr. Scott E. Rogers, Mountain-Prairie Region (6) US Fish & Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 25486, DFC, Denver, Colorado 80225-0486, or in person to: Scott E. Rogers, 134 Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228, or by facsimile at 303-236-4791. Quotations received after this date and time will be considered late and may not be evaluated. The Government will not reimburse any interested parties for any monies spent to provide a response to this combined solicitation/synopsis. Thank you for your interest in providing quality services to the USFWS. (viii) Instructions to Offerors. In order for your Quote to be considered responsive you must include the following information and items: company/organization name; company point of contact; address; telephone number; date of offer; vendor internal offer number. Include the following information for evaluation in your offer: pricing for each CLIN and total price. (ix) Submit questions or requests for other information: Scott Rogers, Contract SpecialistPhone: 303-236-4335FAX: 303-236-4791E-mail:
[email protected] SPECIFICATIONS Provide and deliver the following items within 15 days after date of award: CLIN 0001: NO. 1 Granule Double Vitamin Pack (DVP)/200.00 lbs/Unit Price $_____/Total Price $____ CLIN 0002: NO 2 Granule Double Vitamin Pack (DVP)/200.00 lbs/Unit Price $_____/Total Price $____ CLIN 0003: NO 1.0MM Extruded Pellet (DVP)/2,000.00 lbs/Unit Price $_______/Total Price $________ CLIN 0004: NO1.5MM Extruded Pellet DVP/5,000.00 lbs/Unit Price $_______/Total Price $__________ CLIN 0005: NO 2.5MM Extruded Pellet/8,000.00 lbs/ Unit Price $_______/Total Price $__________ CLIN 0006: NO 3.5MM Extruded Pellet/14,000.00 lbs/ Unit Price $_______/Total Price$ __________ CLIN 0007: NO 4.5MM Extruded Pellet/10,000.00 lbs/ Unit Price $_______/Total Price $__________ Total Price: $_________________ This is a brand name or equal requirement. Include shipping in line item price. Deliver to US Fish & Wildlife Service, Hotchkiss NFH, Hotchkiss, CO 81419-3170. FOB Destination.