68--LANDSCAPE CHEMICALS
ID: 140R1725Q0036Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONGRAND COULEE POWER OFFICEGRAND COULEE, WA, 99133, USA

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d1b845b705ad4965a10a1652f8b904e5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, has issued a solicitation for landscape chemicals, specifically targeting Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). The procurement was intended to acquire various herbicides, surfactants, and dyes, with specific item requirements and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. However, the solicitation has been canceled in its entirety, meaning no further offers will be accepted, and contractors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure compliance with federal procurement processes. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Donald Richer at dricher@usbr.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Richer, Donald
    dricher@usbr.gov
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    Sol_140R1725Q0036_Amd_0001.pdf
    The document outlines an amendment to solicitation number 140R1725Q0036 issued by the Bureau of Reclamation for a project located in Grand Coulee, WA. The amendment informs contractors that the solicitation is being canceled entirely, indicating no further offers will be accepted. Contractors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment, adhering to one of the specified methods for acknowledgment. The amendment also includes procedural details regarding modifications to contracts, asserting that if any changes are needed after submission, communication must reference both the solicitation and amendment numbers. The memo emphasizes the importance of official acknowledgment to avoid rejection of offers and ensures compliance with federal regulations concerning procurement modifications. Compliance with administrative requirements, as outlined, remains essential while the overall terms of the original solicitation continue to hold unless affected by this amendment. The document concludes with spaces for signatures from both the contracting officer and the contractor, affirming authorization and compliance with the amendment process.
    Sol_140R1725Q0036.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the acquisition of commercial items related to herbicides and additives, specifically targeted at Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. The proposal involves the Bureau of Reclamation and includes specific item requirements, such as various herbicides, surfactants, and dyes, with specified quantities and manufacturing standards. The submission instructions detail the necessary documentation, including manufacturer data sheets, warranties, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. The RFP emphasizes the importance of compliance with terms and conditions for contracts, particularly those related to payment processing through the Government’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Additionally, the document specifies clauses regarding hazardous materials, requiring contractors to disclose any hazardous components in their offerings. It concludes with information on the necessary qualifications to bid, specifically targeting small, service-disabled veteran-owned, and economically disadvantaged businesses, underscoring the government's commitment to supporting these enterprises in federal contracting opportunities.
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