This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition procedures in FAR 13 and the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This annou ncement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. W911SA-06-T-0141 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is due by 1630 hours CST, 28 Sep 2006. This solicitation is set aside fo r small business participation under NAICS code 212325 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12. CLIN 0001 325,000 lbs Quote pricing FOB Fort McCoy, WI. Granular bentonite, to be used for wetland mitigation, pea gravel size. The full text of provisions and clauses incorporated herein may be accessed electronically at the following site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ and http://aca.saalt.army.mil/Library/Acq-Instructions.htm. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offer ors-Commercial (no addenda), and FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Condi tions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses in paragraph (b): 52.219-6, Total Small Business Set-Asie; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registra tion. DFARS Clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses in paragraph (b): 252.225-7001, Buy Ameri can Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; and 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Alt III). ACA AI clause 5152.233-9000 ACA Exec utive Level Agency Protest Program. In accordance with FAR 39.106, the contractor shall ensure the offered product and all information technology (IT) contained therein shall be Year 2000 Compliant. PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO RFQ may submit their quote in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. quote form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number, offerors complete mailing and remittance ad dresses, unit and extended prices per CLIN, discount terms, DUNS number, Tax Identification Number, and technical information displaying features of proposed equal for comparison to suggested product. Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), prospec tive awardee shall be registered and active in the CCR database prior to award. If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer (NLT due date/time of solicitation), the Contracting Officer wi ll proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requireme nts via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757. A DUNS number is required for CCR registration. If your company does not have a DUNS#, obtain one by calling 800-333-0505. Quotes may be submitted by mail, Email or fax. If you have questions, contact Kris Murray, Contract Specialist,
[email protected]. Telephonic requests for information are discouraged. Quotes must be received at ACA Contracting, 2103 S 8th AVE, FORT MCCOY, WI, 54656-5153, no later than 163 0 hours CST, 28 Sep 2006.