MODIFICATION
99 -- Databasing Herbarium Specimens
- Notice Date
- 8/20/2003
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Area, U.S. National Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC, 20002
- ZIP Code
- 20002
- Solicitation Number
- ND-160
- Response Due
- 9/20/2003
- Archive Date
- 10/5/2003
- Point of Contact
- Nicole Davis, Purchasing Agent, Phone 202-245-5093, Fax 202-447-2811,
- E-Mail Address
-
davisn@npa.ars.usda.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The U.S National Arboretum at 3501 New York, Ave is in the process of data basing existing herbarium sheets in the National Arboretum Herbarium, the premier repository of accessions relating to ornamental plants and their wild relatives. Currently we have 8,300 herbarium sheets that we need to have entered into our existing BG-Base system, software developed specifically for botanical gardens and arboreta. The work will involve data entry service supplying expertise in BG? Base as well as in handling (one specimen per sheet) archival collections, together with knowledge of botany and expertise in plant taxonomy. The specimens cannot leave the Herbarium unless by prior arrangement approved by the Herbarium Curator. All work is to be completed on site at the Herbarium of the U.S. National Arboretum unless specific exemption is granted. Completion of project shall be on or before September 30, 2004. The North American Industry Classification System (Naics) code is 11331. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) using procedures from Far part 14- Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-14. The following clauses are incorporated by reference into this request for quotation 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisition (Other than Commercial Items) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference: (1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order: (i) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Aug 1996) (E.O. 11755). (ii) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply: (i) 52.225-11, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Aug 1998). (ii) 52.232-1, Payments (Apr 1984). (iii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (May 1997). (iv) 52.232-11, Extras (Apr 1984). (v) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (Jun 1997). (vi) 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (Aug 1996). (vii) 52.233-1, Disputes (Oct 1995). (viii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components (Oct 1995). (ix) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply: (1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order: (i) 52.222-20, Walsh?Healey Public Contracts Act (Dec 1996) (41 U.S.C. 35-45) (Applies to supply contracts over $10,000 in the United States). (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 1984) (E.O. 11246) (Applies to contracts over $10,000). (iii) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr 1998) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts over $10,000). (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793) (Applies to contracts over $10,000). (v) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr 1998) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts over $10,000). (vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (May 1989) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500). (vii) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (Apr 1998) (E.O. 12856) (Applies to services performed on Federal facilities). (viii) 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies (Jan 1994) (41 U.S.C. 10) (Applies to supplies, and to services involving the furnishing of supplies, if the contract was?? (A) Under $25,000; or (B) Set aside for small business concerns, regardless of dollar value). (2) Listed below are additional clauses that may apply: (i) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (July 1995) (Applies to contracts over $25,000). (ii) 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sept 1989) (Applies to fixed/price supplies). (iv) 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. destination). Please submit cost as follows: Price per completed Herbarium sheet___________________________ Please provide resume of past experience in this field. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered. Bids are due no later than 9/11/03. Contractors are advised to submit questions in writing concerning this RFQ no later than September 4, 2003. Questions submitted later than September 4, 2003 may not be answered. Faxed quotations are acceptable on (202) 447-2811. The Government shall award a contract to the responsive/ responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The anticipated award date will be on or about September 11, 2003.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Agriculture/U.S. National Arboretum 3501 New York, Avenue N.E Washington, DC,20002
- Record
- SN00407165-W 20030822/030820213344 (fbodaily.com)
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