(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
(II) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. BIDS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND NO OTHER WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED.
(III) 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
(IV) 452.219-70 Size Standard and SIC Code Information.
SIZE STANDARD AND SIC CODE INFORMATION (NOV 1996)
The Standard Industrial Classi-fication Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below:
NAICS CODE - 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Size Standard 100 Employees

DESCRIPTION

(V) Solo ME6rx-00090 6oz Cups & Solo DS306 tabbed Lids

Item                                                Quantity                     Price/ca Total
                                                       Needed

Solo ME6rx-00090 6oz Cup (1000/case) 250cs

Solo DS306 tabbed Lid (1000/case)        250cs

(VI) Fob Destination Delivery Location:
USDA/APHIS/PPQ/CPHST/MA
1398 West Truck Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
Attn: Rebecca Upton
Ph: 508-563-9303 x236

All pricing to include any and all costs but not limited to: overhead, general and administrative costs, profit, and transportation

(VII) 52.212-1 Instructions to offers Commercial items applies to this acquisition.
(see attachment 1) Also, the
full text of a clause may be accessed electronically
at this address(es):
http://www.acqnet.gov/far/ or http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar02/subchaph.html

(VIII) The Government will award from this solicitation to the most technically acceptable , responsible offeror whose offer best conforms to the solicitation specifications, and is most advantageous to the government. Price, Delivery and other factors considered. Please quote all or none.

(IX) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items
Offeror to complete and return the applicable paragraphs at (b) through (k) in clause provisions (Attachment 1 ) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items of this solicitation only, if necessary.
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. . Offeror is responsible for correct input and acceptance of info for on-line registration at time of bid submission.

Anyone placing a bid with the USDA must be listed in the government's Central Contractor Registrar. You may register on line with www.ccr.gov. or by calling Central Contractors Registration @ 1-888-227-2423
or consult online hand book at http://www.ccr.gov/handbook.aspx CCR HELP DESK - https://www.fsd.gov/app/answers/list

Anyone placing a bid with the USDA must also obtain a Dunn and Bradstreet number. If your company does not have a DUNS number, you may contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one by calling 1- 866-705-5711or via the following website:http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform
or at ccr.dnb.com/ccr/pages/CCRSearch.jsp.
Offers submitted without completion of this provision will be considered nonresponsive. Offeror is responsible for correct input and acceptance of info for on-line registration at time of bid submission. Info must be up-to-date-not expired

The following Federal Acquisition Provisions apply to this acquisition:

(X) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items applies to this acquisition
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders for commercial items applies to this acquisition
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.
52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items
52.216-1 Type of Contract.
452.219-70 Size Standard and SIC Code Information
Brand Name Justification IAW IAW FAR 6.302-7 (4) (c)

(XI) Submit emailed quotations to Purchasing Section [email protected] or fax to (612) 336-3550, Attention Carol Dingess. Quotations are due by June 24, 2011 by 4:00pm Central Time. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used per FAR 12. And 14. 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, accessories, installation, delivery, warranty, software and/or training. Please quote all or none.

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