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68 -- HERBICIDE SOL 19-M-APHIS-00 DUE 090399 POC Jeanne V. Lewis @ 612/370-2109 E-MAIL: Jeannie.V.Lewis@USDA.GOV, Jeannie.V.Lewis@USDA.GOV. 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. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be followed. Contract Type: Firm-fixed price. The SIC is 2813. This acquisition reserved as an 8(a)setaside. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) requires herbicides to spray acres of cattail choked marshes in North and South Dakota. The spraying is part of a program to reduce cattail density on selected wetlands through aerial application of glyphosate (Rodeo). The purpose is to reduce the amount of damage to sunflower crops caused by blackbirds. Blackbird roots located near sunflower crops will be eliminated by the reduction of cattail. Rodeo is the only approved product for this application and is patented by Monsanto. Patent No. 4,405,503; Salts of N-Phosphonomethylglycine, issued September 20, 1983; Expires September 20, 2000. The Contractor shall furnish a Material Data Safety Sheet (MDSS) with each delivery. A copy of the MDSS and product label shall be included with all offers. The product shall be labeled by the EPA and/or the States of North and South Dakota for aerial spray application. EPA Registration No. __________; North Dakota: Registration No. _________; South Dakota Registration No._________ DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product that cannot be used or chemically reprocessed, shall be disposed of in a landfill approved for pesticide disposal or in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local procedures. Contractor shall be responsible for return shipping of the 30 gallon or less recyclable containers. The containers shall be disposed on in accordance with Monsanto's container return program. AGAR 452.247-72, PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT, Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission regulations, Uniforms Freight Classification Rules, or regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation. F.O.B. Destination to North and South Dakota; 90% of the chemicals will be shipped to North Dakota. Delivery Date: Approximately July 25, 2000. Firm-Fixed Price contract will be awarded. Item No 1. Rodeo Aquatic Herbicide; Estimated Quantity -770 Gallons 30 gallons recyclable containers; Unit Price $________ Total Price $_______: Item No. 2. 90% Nonionic Surfactant; Estimated Quantity 109 Gallons; Unit Price $_______ Total Price $_______: 3. Drift Retardant; Estimated Quantity, 109 Gallons; Unit Price $_______ Total Price $________; Item No. 1: Contractor is responsible for return shipping of 30 gallon recyclable containers. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. The Government reserves the right to award the contract without discussion. Standard Form 1449 and FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications shall be completed and submitted to be considered for this acquisition. Reference http://www.arnet.gov/far/fac.html for applicable forms and clauses. Companies not in possession of the clauses in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed. Award of best value for the government will be based on technical factors, past performance, delivery period, & pricing. Contractors shall provide three references& a list of past performance on similar contracts within the last three years. Facsimile bids are accepted at (612)370-2106. Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities and VET 100 are applicable. Posted 08/29/99 (W-SN373920). (0241)

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