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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is RFQ-9-5430-020-00221 and is issued as a request for quotation and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 2005-32. The NACIS code applicable to this acquisition is 424910. The small business size standard is 100 employees. This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business. The USDA, ARS intends to procure approximately 14,434 bushes of U.S. No. 1 Hard Red Winter Wheat, untreated commodity. Moisture specs (+/-) approx ½ percent, moisture not to exceed 12.5%. Quantity requested is an estimate. Exact number of bushes ordered will depend on the price of the grain. Delivery will be FOB Destination to USDA-ARS-NPA-GMPRC, 1515 College Ave, Manhattan KS 66502. Vendor shall contact the location 1-2 days prior to delivery. Quoted price shall include delivery costs. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendums: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial item; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - annual representations and certifications are required. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. In paragraph B of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.203-6 Alternate 1, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-13, 52,225-33, Vendor must be currently registered in both the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov and Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at www.bpn.gov to be considered for award. The government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by no later than 10:00 mountain time, July 9, 2009. Award will be made on July 9, 2009. Quotations are to be addressed to Gail Wenaas. Quotations may be either faxed to 970-492-7031 or emailed to [email protected].

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