MODIFICATION
68 -- Agar Powdered USP, NF. 18,000lbs - Solicitation 1
- Notice Date
- 1/11/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 325414
— Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Administrative Services Division/Contracting, 100 North 6TH Street, Butler Square 5TH Floor, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403
- ZIP Code
- 55403
- Solicitation Number
- APHIS-PBWRF-618868
- Archive Date
- 3/12/2013
- Point of Contact
- Carol R. Dingess, Phone: 612-336-3208, Nathan Johnson,
- E-Mail Address
-
carol.dingess@aphis.usda.gov, nathan.d.johnson@aphis.usda.gov
(carol.dingess@aphis.usda.gov, nathan.d.johnson@aphis.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SF1449 This is a solicitation prepared in accordance with FAR 12.3 and 15.2 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND NO OTHER WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. The Government will evaluate proposals in response to this solicitation without discussions. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and may be viewed on the following websites https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agarbase/index.html Delivery required by April 01, 2013 All Subject to Sample Approval. Offeror shall submit a firm-fixed price offer for all costs necessary to furnish all equipment, labor, transportation, supplies, etc. needed to provide the Agar Powdered USP, NF according to the specifications. Price proposals should be of sufficient detail to determine their adequacy. The Pink BollWorm Rearing Facility (PBWRF) in Phoenix, AZ uses agar as a binding agent in the artificial insect diet prepared for rearing larvae of the pink bollworm. Contrary to most artificial insect diets containing agar, the pink bollworm diet is not left intact as poured, but is shredded into noodles approximately 5 mm wide and of varying thickness and length. Because of this special method of use, the agar acts more as a binding agent than it does a gelling agent as in other insect diets. As such, the requirements are more critical in terms of physical properties especially the strength of the gel (1.34% concentration) and the ability to retain moisture for a relatively long period of time. The agar supplied shall be the dried product of the water soluble extract of a species of Pterocladium, Gelidium or Gracilaria confervoides. Excessive moisture loss from the diet results in two problems. If the loss comes from moisture-holding capability of the agar, the nutrients in the diet become too concentrated and if the loss comes from excessive syneresis, the resultant free moisture creates an unhealthy habitat for the larvae. In the case of the pink bollworm, the artificial diet not only provides the larvae with essential nutrients for their development, but also provides their living space. The agar shall not inhibit growth or reproduction of Pink Bollworm and must conform to the specifications listed. SEE ATTACHED SF1449 FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Testing and Approval of Product Contractors wishing to submit an offer for this proposal need to submit a sample which needs to be shipped, separate from the actual proposal, to the PBWRF in, Phoenix, Arizona. Failure to submit a "Sample", or failure of the offerors' sample(s) to meet specifications, or submitting the actual offer (pricing) to the PBWRF in Phoenix, Arizona will render an offer non-responsive and ineligible for award. DO NOT INCLUDE PRICING WITH THE OFFEROR SAMPLE. A one (1) pound sample of agar must be received at the following location prior to the date and time specified for receipt of offers: USDA, APHIS, Plant Protection and Quarantine Pink Bollworm Rearing Facility Solicitation - APHIS-PBWRF-618868 Attn: Eoin Davis 3645 E. Chipman Phoenix, Arizona 85040 In the event the sample differs in any way from the agar to be supplied to the PBWRF, the offeror is to state how the sample differs. Contractor shall furnish for each sample supplied, the species of algae (binomial scientific name), geographical source, and time of year the seaweed was collected. The sample will be evaluated within 14 days to determine compliance with the specifications. Agar must meet all parameters listed in technical critieria. If the sample fails the gel strength twice, further testing will be suspended. Products delivered under any resulting contract shall strictly' comply with the approved sample for gel strength and moisture retention. The agar shall not inhibit growth or reproduction of Pink Bollworm and must conform to the specifications listed. The contractor may not substitute a different type or form of Agar unless this is approved prior by the government. In the event of multiple awards and the agar is purchased from more than one vendor, the vendor can provide the agar in one shipment or multiple shipments. If multiple shipments, the contractor can divide the agar into three equal parts and provide the agar according to the delivery date specified. Instructions to offerors: 1. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (J) Provision and & 52.212-4 (T) (1 Commercial Terms and Conditions clause; Any entity wishing to do business with the federal government under a Federal Acquisition must be registered in SAM At http://sam.gov. Federal agencies may require entities be registered in SAM for additional processes. Also, consider creating a SAM account if you wish to utilize the full set of capabilities that have been developed in SAM and/or migrated from legacy systems (CCR, FedReg, ORCA and EPLS). ***REGISTRATION IS FREE*** 2. Any entity doing business with the Federal Government must also obtain a Dunn and Bradstreet number. If your company does not have a DUNS number, you may contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one by calling 1- 866-705-5711 or via the following website: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform 3. Please complete and return all of the following Representations, certifications and other statements of offerors or respondents found in the attached SF1449 Addendum II pages 16 thru 31 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2012) 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FEB 2012) AGAR 452.209 - 70 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction. (FEB 2012) 52.225-6 -- Trade Agreements Certificate (Jan 2005) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Delivery and price are significantly less important than technical performance, and Delivery is more important than Price.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA/APHIS/PPQ/PBWRF, 3645 East Chipman Road, Phoenix, Arizona, 85040, United States
- Zip Code: 85040
- Zip Code: 85040
- Record
- SN02964329-W 20130113/130111234525-ced47676f5ce835a1f5e053c0f0b75a7 (fbodaily.com)
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