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87 -- TORULA YEAST PELLETS SOL 31-M-APHIS-00 DUE 110399 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 97-14. Simplified cquisition Procedures will be followed. The UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE(USDA), Animal and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to acquire 29,502 Torula Yeast Pellets in 50 pound(lb.)/drum. The contract is firm-fixed price. F.O.B. Destination to nine (9) locations. The SIC is 2869. SPECIFICATIONS: The bait pellets will consist of 45% Torula yeast (Type B) and 55% dry borax decahydrate by weight (2.25 grams: 2.75 grams, Torula yeast : borax decahydrate) pressed into pellets that will weigh 5 grams + 0.5 gram. Additional prerequisites include: Torula yeast: The Torula yeast will be dried inactive Type B strain with the following parameters: Protein (N X 6.25) -- 45.0% Minimal; Non Protein N average -- 0.3%- 0.5%; Minerals (ash) -- 7.0%-7.8%; Fiber (AOAC) -- 0.4%-0.5%; Carbohydrates -- 25%-30%; Moisture -- 4.5%-7.0% Maximum: Borax Decahydrate: The borax decahydrate will be of a 10 Molar standard technical grade: Microbiological/Chemical Parameters & Unit Forming Colonies/gram: Viable yeast & 50; Fungus & 50; Total bacteria & 10,000; coliform & 10; Fecal Coliform & Negative; Salmonella & Negative: Essential vitamins & Micrograms/gram: Thiamine & 0.15; Riboflavin & 0.05; Niacin & 0.5: B-Complex Vitamins & Micrograms/grams: Pyridoxine & 30 -- 60; Pantothenic acid & 100-150; Free folic acid & 1-3; PABA (paraaminobenzoic acid) & 2500-3000; Inositol & 3500-4500; Biotin & 0.6-2.0; Vitamin B- 12 & 0.03-0.05: Minerals Milligrams/gram: Potassium & 18-22; Phosphorus & 15-20; Calcium & 2-5; Magnesium & 1.5- 2.0; Silicon & 0.3-0.5; Iron & 0.15-0.2; Sodium & 0.1-0.2; Zinc & 0.1-0.15; Manganese & 0.03-0.04; Aluminum & 0.025-0.03; Copper 0.015-0.02; Iodine & 0.004-0.005; Lead & 0.003-0.004; Nickel 0.001-0.002: Cobalt & 0.04 microgram/gram: Acid Composition based on 16% N of 100% protein: Amino Acid & Protein Percent(%): Lysine & 8.5; Methionine & 1.5; Cysteine & 1.0; Tryptophan & 1.4; Phenylalanine & 5.1; Threonine & 5.1; Leucine & 8.0; Isoleucine & 4.9; Valine & 5.6; Arginine & 5.4; Histidine & 2.2; Tyrosine & 4.3; Glutamic Acid & 14.5; Glycine & 4.4; Alanine & 6.1; Aspartic Acid & 8.6; Proline & 0.5; Serine & 3.8: Other Specifications: 1. The pellets must dissolve at a rate of one pellet per 100 ml of cold tap water within 1 hour. 2. The pellets will break when a force of 5-15 Kilo pods is applied. It is preferable that no pellet break within the 10-15 Kilo pod range. 3. The pellets will be packaged in durable crush-proof fiberboard drums for shipments of 25 but no more than 50 pounds to prevent breakage during transit, storage and normal handling. Each drum will have a moisture-proof plastic lining and will include a prepackaged desiccant approved for use in food products. 4. Each shipment will have a certificate of conformance that the above requirements have been met. 5. The pellets may be field tested to certify that they will function in prescribed traps. 6. The buyer reserves the right to have the pellets inspected by an independent laboratory and will reject the shipment if above requirements are not met. A first article sample is required to be shipped to Edinburg, TX within 30 days after award. LIST THE COST FOR EACH ITEM: (1) Conyers, GA 1 lb., April 2000 $________; (2) Mayaquez, PR -- 250 lbs, August 2000 $________; (3) Miami, FL -- 550 lbs., January 2000 $________; (4) Mobile, AL -- 1 lb., March 2000 $________; (5) Palmetto,FL -- 8000 lbs., January 2000 $________; (6) Orlando, FL -- 2300 lbs, May 2000 $________; (7) Phoenix, AZ -- 100 lbs, April 2000 $________; (8) Edinburg, TX -- 1,350 lbs, January 2000; (9) Brownsville, TX 7,000 lbs. -- December 1999, $________ . 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 unable to retrieve the clausesin 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. Facsimile bids are accepted at (612)370-2106. This acquisition is reserved for small business. FAR 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for Hubzone Small Business Concerns; SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities; VET-100 Posted 11/02/99 (W-SN397412). (0306)

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