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68 -- I DF HERBICIDE SOL F42650-97-R-A179 DUE 062597 POC For copy, No solicitation will be issued., This is the solicitation.,, For additional information contact Darla J. Hunter/ Pkoc/[801]777-9345 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F42650-97-RA179. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-36. The standard industrial classification code is 2879 and the small business size standard is 500. This solicitation is set aside for small business. Item 0001 NSN: 6840-PK0ROV-AR, I KF Herbicide, Krovar ( a combination of 40% bromacil 40% diuron and 20% inert talc) for vegetation control on munition test targets on the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR); comes in 50 lb bags' hazerdous material license #89-007; Mfr: E.I. Dupont Nemours & Co Inc, biochemical Dept. Krovar is the only approved/qualifiying herbicide. 14000 lbs. Destn: Hill AFB UT 84056-5000. Delivery: 30 Sep 97, 14000 lbs. Acceptance Dest Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items does to this acquisition. Offerors must include completed copies of the clauses 52.212-3 and 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with your offer. For a copy contact Darla Hunter (801) 777-9345. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR commodity clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6; 52.203-10; 52.219-08; 52.219-14; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.225-18; 201-39.5202-3. Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional DFAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 252.206-7000; 252.225-7012; 252.225-7036; The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) applies to this acquisition. The DO Rating is C9E. Offers are due 25 Jun 97 at 2:00 P.M MST the Directorate of Contracting/OO-ALC/PKO, 6038 Aspen Ave, Bldg 1289NE, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5805. Please ensure solicitation number is on your mailing label. For information regarding this acquisition, please contact Darla J. Hunter (801)777-9345. Automated statements in this synopsis regarding availability of written solicitations do no apply to this acquisition. The approximate issue/response date will be 10 Jun 97. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. This proposed procurement is under a 100 percent small business set aside, the size standard for which is 500 employees. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor, concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Jack S. Jones if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. See Note (s) 1. (0156)

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