The UDSA requires the product be packaged on standard sized pallets with 50 bags per pallet stacked 10 high with 5 bags per level.

The delivery schedule will be 400 bags by March 15, 2010, followed by 400 bags delivered on May 3.
- Or -
Alternate Schedule of 800 bags by March 31, 2010

FOB Destination Delivery Location:
USDA/APHIS/PPQ/PBWRF
3645 EAST CHIPMAN ROAD
PHOENIX, AZ 85040
Attn: Ernie Miller

Submit emailed or faxed quotations to Purchasing Section ag (612) 336-3550, Attention Carol Dingess. Quotations are due by March 12, 2009 by 4:00pm Central Time.

Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used per FAR 12. A firm Fixed Price Purchase order will be awarded. All pricing to include any and all costs but not limited to: overhead, general and administrative costs, profit, licensing/certification and transportation.

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 and http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar02/subchaph.html

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The following clauses are applicable to
This solicitation and are included in attachment 1

52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference with the same
force and effect as if they were given in full text.
Clauses incorporated by reference, have the
same force and effect as if they were given in
full text. (see attachment 1) Also, the
full text of a clause may be accessed electronically
at this address(es):
http://www.acqnet.gov/far/
http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar02/subchaph.html
52.212-1 Instructions to offers Commercial items
52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items.
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial
Items.
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Condition required to implement
statutes or executive orders for commercial items

CCR Information can be found at http://www.ccr.gov

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 delivery factors considered equally.

The U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS A TAX EXEMPT AGENCY. (EXEMPT FROM STATE AND FEDERAL TAX

PRICE SCHEDULE ATTACHMENT
RFQ# APHIS-370162
Item No. Schedule of Supplies/Services Quanitity Unit Unit Price Amount

001 400 bags by March 15, 2010 400 EA

002 400 bags by May 3, 2010 400 EA

TOTAL

**********************************************
003 Alternate quote of 800 bags by March 31,2010 800 EA










HOW MANY DAYS IS OFFER VALID? DAYS

Signature



Print name DATE
SUBMITTED

TAX ID#
DUNS #
BUSINESS SIZE (CHECK ONE PLEASE) SMALL LARGE