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87 -- GRASS/HAY SOL 1422-N670-Q97-0088 DUE 080797 POC Sharon Krenek, 303/236-9433; Contracting Officer, Rex I. Thomsen 303/236-9443 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. The solicitation number is 1422-N670-Q97-0088 and is being issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This is a 100% set aside for small business; SIC code is 5191 and size standard is 100 employees. This requirement is for a firm fixed price contract for Grass/Hay, 1997 crop, 200 tons, F.O.B destination, Bureau of Land Management, National Wild Horse and Burro Center at Palomino Valley, Reno, Nevada. Description. Hay shall consist of these grasses; timothy grass only or a combination of timothy, brome and orchard grass, used for domestic animals, cured, cut, and stored for fodder. Hay shall be in conformance with the following requirements: a. Be from a 1997 crop; b. Domestically grown; c. Be leafy, green, well cured, properly stored and free of dust, mold, or heating;. d. Free of any Russian Thistle or Prickly herb, "Cheat" grass, and any other weed or grass not considered healthy forage for domestic animals. Hay shall not: a. contain anything other than timothy, brome, and orchard grass; b. have any bearded grain or any forage plant containing long awns (spikelets). Bale Requirements shall: a. be cut with a crimper and baled with 3-strands of wire, or 3-strands of RAT and rot-proof twine. b. weigh no less than 100 pounds and not more than 140 pounds. Bale Requirement shall not: a. exceeding 140 pounds per bale. b. be less than 100 pounds per bale; c. Be baled in "round bales" (round bales shall be rejected); d. be ragged, have varying lengths, have wires or twine of unequal tension, or, be broken; d. consist of bales that are on top or bottom of stacks stored outside; e. be rain damaged. Delivery shall be on or before August 30, 1997. The Contractor shall be responsible for unloading and stacking the hay bales under the hay shed. The shed is open at the ends and from the sides and is accessible to a typical squeeze loader. The bales shall be stacked not less than 8 tiers high or more than 13 tiers high. Delivery shall be made to the following location: USDI, Bureau of Land Management, Wild Horse and Burro Placement Center at Palomino Valley (PVC), 15780 SR 445, Reno, NV 89510. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Paragraph (h), Multiple award -- Delete entire paragraph and substitute: Award. Offers will be received on an all or none basis. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror based upon the unit price quoted. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies. Contractor shall be responsible for verifying weight prior to shipment and shall furnish certified weight tickets from state approved scales upon delivery at destination. FAR clause 52.211-16, Variation in Quantity is applicable with permissible variation shall be limited to: of 1 percent increase, of 1 percent decrease. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) three (3) days prior to shipment of hay. The following information shall be given to the COR at that time: a. Anticipated delivery date, and/or changes in the scheduled delivery date; b. The Bill of Lading number; c. Total tonnage to be delivered for that load; and d. The name of the carrier responsible for shipment. Delivery shall be made between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays. Should an emergency occur, deliveries may be requested for a Saturday, Sunday, or national holiday, providing that the Contractor notifies the COR on the preceding Friday and/or the work day preceding the scheduled holiday. Request for Offers must be received no later than 4:00 PM, local time, August 7, 1997. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to Bureau of Land Management, BC-670B, Denver Federal Center, P.O. Box 25047, Denver, CO 80225-0047. All RFQ's not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried RFQ's must be delivered directly to and placed in the depository at Bureau of Land Management, BC-670B, Mail Room, Entrance S-4, Building 50, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0047. Direct delivery of offers is only possible weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. See Note 1. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0202)

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