Supply & Deliver - F.O.B. Destination - Polystyrene Growing Containers (Styroblocks)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1240BK25Q0010 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Part 13.5.

The NAICS code is 326199. The small business size standard is 750 employees. This acquisition is a total small business setaside. This solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-01.

The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerers Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items; the evaluation criteria stated in paragraph (a) of this provision are as follows:

(1) Technical Capability to meet requirements stated herein, and (2) Price. The contract award will be offered to the best value offer made to the Government, considering technical capability and price; 52.212-3 Offerer Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive OrdersCommercial Items.

In paragraph (B) of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.219-6, 52.219-27, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-50, 52.222-54, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Item Description: Supply and deliver to the USFS J. Herbert Stone Nursery, the following growing containers.

Quantity 5,984 -91/130 Expanded Polystyrene Seedling Growing Blocks, High Strength 3.5 lb. density, Metric Number 415C -91 cells per block -40.1 cells per square foot -6.0 inch cell depth -1.5 inch cell top diameter -23.6 inch block length -13.8 inch block width -7.9 cubic inch cell volume -No Legs -Drain hole diameter 22mm -Drain hole configuration must exactly match the Beaver Plastics Block 415C pattern toensure compatibility with existing nursery plug extraction equipment. -Cavity vertical root training ribs must be in a 6 rib per cavity configuration not a 4 rib percavity configuration.

Price quoted FOB 2606 Old Stage Road, Central Point, Oregon 97502. Delivery: Polystyrene blocks must be delivered by Feb 28, 2025 Delivery Location: J. Herbert Stone Nursery, 2606 Old Stage Road, Central Point, OR 97502. Delivery shall be made on regular working days, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. – Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Matt Merz 48 hours in advance of delivery at (541) 858-6135.

Packing and Packaging – Commercial: Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission and Regulations, Uniform Freight Classification Rules, or Regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation. Quotes and Descriptive Literature establishing verification of technical capability to meet specifications are due to the Contracting Officer, by email, January 17, 202 by: p.m., Pacific Time. Quoters must include UEI number with their offer. Send quotes by EMAIL to:

chad.schmele@usda.gov.

NOTE: prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) data base prior to submitting quote. Information on registration may be obtained via the internet at: http://www.sam.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. Registration is FREE This is not a public opening. All offers submitted are considered confidential. The name of the contractor and the amount of the contract will be disclosed only after an award has been made.