USDA-ARS-SAA, Richard B. Russell Center, 950 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30605-2720

66 -- SPRAY BOOTH SOL RFQ-008-4384-00 DUE 042800 POC Elaine Wood, 706-546-3534 WEB: Clcik here to download a copy of 52.212-3, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/repcert.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Contracting Officer, woode@ars.usda.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number RFQ-008-4384-00 is issued as a request for quotations and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 97-09. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is applicable to this acquisition. The standard industrial classification code is 3821. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Quantity required -- 1. Item specifications: Spray booth will be used primarily for application of toxic and nontoxic materials to potted plants, trees, bouquets, petri dishes, etc. Data obtained from sprayed targets will be used to compare efficacy, determine residue analysis and photo-oxidation levels and evaluate various formulations as well as determine pesticide biodegradation (weathering) under simulated field conditions. Spray booth must be able to simulate rainfall; must have an effective spray distance of 6 ft and maximum outside width of 9 ft; must be able to spray multiple targets simultaneous (accommodate more than one target in a run); must be portable (on wheels or rollers) and easy to maneuver through standard 36" doors (height 82"; width ~ 34"); must be able to spray relatively small quantities of solution (< 40 ml) and provide uniform spray patterns; must be able to adjust nozzle or shelving so that you can achieve accurate positioning of the spray pattern in relation to the target at all times; must be able to automatically turn on and shut off sprayer and accurately measure speed and volume sprayed. Spray booth chamber and drain system must allow for quick and easy cleaning of the chamber without disassembly between treatments (i.e. ability to charge system and flush nozzle without moving spray head) and contain an internal wash down system. Interior should be equipped with fluorescent lights. Floor chamber should have a funnel shape or taper down to the center so that waste material can be collected, measured and discarded whenever necessary without having to disassembly between treatments. For safety, booth must be able to remove fumes from inside the chamber and filter through an activated charcoal filter and whenever the spray booth doors are open, the exhaust fan should automatically turn on. For proper disposal of toxic materials through a drainage system, the booth should be equipped with a waste water pump and carbon waste water filter. All sprayer components should have at least (1) year warranty from date of delivery. Payment under this contract will be made by electronic funds transfer. Successful offeror must accept government purchase card or be set up with USDA vendor express program at the time invoice is submitted. Delivery is required within 8 weeks ARO. Delivery is FOB Destination to USDA, ARS, Ft Pierce,FL. Descriptive literature showing the quoted item meets or exceeds all specifications included herein must accompany the quotation. The government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive/responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most price advantageous to the government. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The contracting officer will make award based on price and price-related factors. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its proposal. Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6; 52.203-10, 52.219-8; 52.222-26; 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37; 52.225-3; 52.222-18; 52.225-21. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with its response. Responses are due 15 days from the date this notice is published in the CBD by 4:00 pm local time, April 28, 2000,at USDA Agricultural Research Service, 950 College Station Rd, Athens, GA 30605-2720 (or POB 5677, Athens, GA 30604-5677). POC Elaine Wood, Contract Specialist, 706/546-3534 or fax 706/546-3444. Posted 04/11/00 (W-SN443756). (0102)

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