The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) APHIS/VS Facility), in East Lansing, MI intends to procure 3 (each) Cattle Chutes (with accessories)
Formost Model 450W w/palp cage removable tongue.
*Brand or equal (in accordance with FAR 52.211-6)
See attached Schedule for complete listing.

For technical questions regarding this requirement,
Please contact:

Robert Wheeler
USDA/APHIS/VS/ EAST LANSING, MI
Ph: 514-324-5290
Fax: 514-324-5289

Submit faxed quotations to Purchasing Section ag (612) 336-3554, Attention Carol Dingess. Quotations are due by June 05, 2009 by 5:00pm Eastern Time.
Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used per FAR 12. A firm Fixed Price Purchase order will be awarded. Small Business Set Aside under NAICS Code: 115210 Small Business Size: $6.5MIL

NOTICE TO LARGE BUSINESS: The USDA buying activity in Minneapolis, MN is committed to participation of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business in the performance of work under this solicitation and resultant contract.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUEDS THE ONLY SOLICITATION. PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and may be viewed on the website www.arnet.gov/far

52.212-1 Instrucitions to offers Commercial items
52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items.
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items.
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items.
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).
52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126)
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).
52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).
52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
CCR Information can be found at http://www.ccr.gov

All Responsible Small Business Sources May Submit a Quotation For Consideration.
***Special Note:***
Offers shall include 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications, Which may be submitted from the website: http://orca.bpn.gov All offers must be signed.
The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government. Price and other factors considered.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
USDA/APHIS/VS
3001 COOLING RD.
SUITE 325
EAST LANSING, MI 48823

CONTRACTING OFFICE
USDA/APHIS
100 North Sixth Street (5th Floor, Butler Square)
Minneapolis, MN 55403

POINTS OF CONTACT
Robert Wheeler
Ph: 514-324-5290
Fax: 514-324-5289

Carol Dingess
Purchasing Agent
Ph: 612-336-3208
Fax: 612-336-3554
[email protected]