National Forests in Florida, 325 John Knox Rd., Suite F-100, Tallahassee, FL 32303

87 -- CONTAINERIZED LONGLEAF PINE SEEDLINGS SOL RFQ FL-00-13 DUE 050500 POC Steve Padgham, Contracting Officer, 850-942-9344; or Lawanda Henry, Procurement Asst.,850-942-9334 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, spadgham@fs.fed.us. 87 -- CONTAINERIZED LONGLEAF PINE SEEDLINGS The USDA, Forest Service, National Forests in Florida, Tallahassee, FL, has a requirement for approximately 810,500 containerized longleaf pine seedlings delivered as follows: 542,500 seedlings delivered to Columbia County, FL; and 268,000 seedlings delivered to Leon County, FL. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the Request for Quotations (RFQ). Quotes are being requested by this notice and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotations issued as RFQ FL-00-13 are due by 4:00 P.M., local time 5/5/00. Quotations received after this date will not be considered. The RFQ incorporates revisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This is an unrestricted procurement. The standard industrial classification is 5193 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. Required specifications include: Containerized seedlings shall be from certified Florida or Georgia seed source and grown at least 8 months in plastic containers since germination. Each seedling will have growing medium held intact by roots. Roots shall be at least 5 inches, but not more than 8 inches in length. Roots plus growing medium will be at least 1 inch, but not more than 1.5 inches in diameter at root collar. Immediately before shipping, seedlings shall be removed from plastic containers, counted and packaged in cardboard boxes for shipment. Each box shall contain at least 250, but not more than 500 seedlings per box. Seedlings shall be moist when packed and shall not be allowed to dry before delivery. Seedlings shall be packed to avoid crushing and injury during shipment. Required seedling availability date is December 15, 2000. (Note: Due to storage restrictions, seedlings shall be delivered upon request on an as-needed basis between December 15, 2000 and February 28, 2001). This procurement will be based on best value to the Government. Quotes will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1) Ability to meet delivery requirements; 2) Price. Evaluation criteria are listed in order of importance. A best value analysis will be completed by reviewing the offeror's delivery guarantee and price. If two or more offerors guarantee delivery of seedlings by required delivery date, award will be based on price. Following are the applicable provisions and contract clauses incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Aug 1998); 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999); Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (May 1999); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (May 1999) (must be submitted with quote); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 1999); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (May 1999). All FAR provisions and clauses may be viewed on the web at www.arnet.gov/far/loadmain52.html FAR Clause 52.212-5 paragraph (b) is tailored to incorporate clauses 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-9, and 52.232-33. Offers are to be submitted to the Contracting Division, U.S. Forest Service, National Forests in Florida, 325 John Knox Road, Suite F-100, Tallahassee, FL 32303. NOTE: FAR Provision 52-212.3 must be completed and returned with your quote. If you need a copy, contact the Contracting Officer at 850-942-9344 or 850-942-9339. Posted 04/06/00 (W-SN441875). (0097)

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