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; electronic proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation Number is AG-6424-Q-12-0033 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-61, effective 13 Sep 12. The associated North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) is 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 500 Employees. The Purchase Request (PR) Number for this RFQ is 12465. The Standard Industry Code (SIC) for this requirement is 3523 - Farm Machinery and Equipment. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 3720 - Harvesting Equipment. This requirement does not have an assigned Defense Priorities and Assignment System (DPAS) rating. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, RFQ Number AG-6424-Q-12-0033, is for the following commercial goods and/or services.

***Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: FLAIL TYPE FORAGE HARVESTOR WITH MOUNTED WEIGHT BASKETS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES, Description: New Manufactured or Previously Unused Item (Brand Name or Equal - See Part I Sections B and C on the attached RFQ document for CLIN 0001 requirements), Quantity (Qty): 1, Unit of Issue (U/I): Each (EA), Terms: Net 30, F.O.B.: Destination, Inspection: Destination, Acceptance: Destination, Quality Assurance (QA): In accordance with (IAW) commercial standards, Required Delivery Date: December 31, 2013, Delivery Location: Elsberry-Missouri 63343, Warranty: Standard commercial;

*NOTES: REFER TO THE ATTACHED RFQ DOCUMENT FOR ADDITIONAL QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR ALL CLINS EXPRESSED ABOVE.***

The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this RFQ: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 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, wherein the following shall be applicable 52.203-13, 52.209-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.232-33, and 52.232-36; 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 452.246-70 Alternate I, Inspection and Acceptance; 452.211-75, Effective Period of the Contract; and 452.219-70, Size Standard and NAICS Code Information. Note: Quotes consisting of equal products must follow the procedures outlined at AGAR provision 452.211-70 (Brand Name or Equal) and AGAR clause 452.211-71 (Equal Products Offered) to be considered responsive. Clauses and provisions referenced herein may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/far1toc.htm or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfagara.htm. Quotes submitted in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation shall be delivered through electronic commerce to the USDA NRCS Missouri Acquisitions Office by 12:00 P.M., Central Time (CST) on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. ONLY ELECTRONIC QUOTES SHALL BE CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE. Fax quotes are acceptable but must be legible. Quotes shall be addressed to Bryan Thomas, Contracting Officer, USDA NRCS Missouri, and can be submitted via fax at 573-876-9444 or by email at [email protected].

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