(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 327320, Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 500 employees. (III) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of 4000 MIX Concrete Type I Cement; Coarse Aggregate 1 Gravel (#57); Fine Aggregate Natural Concrete Sand; Fine Aggregate Class C Fly Ash; Water Reducer WRDA 79; Water; Air Entrainm Daravair 1000; Design strength approx. 4000psi (IV) Deliveries will be ordered in increments at times requested by the Point of Contact. Approximately 8 yards will be ordered at a time. (V) Concrete producer must be local and have these materials delivered within 48 hours from the time order is placed. Must have front loading delivery truck (VI) Deliveries will be to the Ouachita Job Corps Center located at 570 Job Corps Rd, Royal AR 71968 (VII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (July 2013), applies to this acquisition. (VIII) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) Price 2) Product Suitability (IX) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (July 2013, applies to this acquisition. (X) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (July 2013) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 3, 4, 8i, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 39. (XI) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (XII) This identifies the United States Government as the purchaser and exclusive of the supplies listed and exempt from state and local tax. Arkansas vendors reference Arkansas Gross Receipts Law Act of 386 of 1941 Article 17 (XIII) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 5:00 P.M. Central on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. All quotes must be emailed or mailed to the attention of Latricia Robbins. Email address:
[email protected]. Mailing Address: USDA-FS, 100 Reserve Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Quotes may be on the vendor's letterhead and should state the unit price. Include fuel surcharge and any other charges with your unit pricing. (XIV) Any questions regarding this RFQ should be directed to Latricia Robbins,
[email protected].