19 -- 21 Foot Welded Aluminum River Boat

Request For Quotes: AG-0116-S-06-38 Welded Aluminum River Boat Purchase of a 21-foot, gasoline inboard jet river boat package complete per standard commercial specifications, options as described in this solicitation. This acquisition is totally set-aside for small business concerns, NAICS 336612 . The small business size standard for this acquisition is 500 employees. Submission of a quote constitutes a representation that the contractor is a small business. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (the following clauses are checked as included: 52.219-6, 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.225-3 and 52.232-33.) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-26. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS The Petersburg and Wrangell Ranger Districts are seeking to replace their 19-foot Wooldrich River Boat and outboard with a 21-foot, inboard jet river craft. They would like to upgrade to a 21-foot vessel to better serve the needs of the Law Enforcement Officers patrolling the Sitkine and similar rivers. The inboard motor and jet outdrive will prove more fuel efficient, while providing greater range than the existing Mercury outboard powerhead fitted with an outboard jet lower unit. The added hull length will provide additional stability and performance. The existing boat and motor have both reached their replacement cycle. Supple one, 21-foot welded aluminum river jet boat. The boat must be capable of shallow draft operation in rough seas, must be able to sit on the beach during low tide without damage to the jet nozzle. Cabin configuration requested is a forward console, full canvas and back drop curtain, walk-thru windshield and be furnished with the basic navigational lighting and appurtenances. Provide driver and passenger suspension seat. Vessel must be constructed with a 96 inch beam and 14 degree maximum deadrise. Bottom thickness 0.250 and 0.190 side thickness, Marine Grade Aluminum plate. The boat shall be painted with non-skid paint on all exterior surfaces. Marine Anti-fouling paint to 4 inches above waterline. Hull design furnished shall have no less than five years of successful open water/river operations and customer satisfaction. PACKING AND SHIPPING Preference will be given to bidders who package and ship FOB Destination to Wrangell, Alaska 99929 via truck/barge. Delivery due date will be approximately 120 calendar days from date of award. SUBMISSION FOR QUOTES Quotes may be submitted on vendor’s letterhead stationary and may be mailed or faxed to: USDA Forest Service ATTN: Carrie Fairbanks Tongass NF Contracting 648 Mission St Ketchikan, AK 99901 FAX: 907-228-6241 Please reference the solicitation no. AG-0116-S-06-0038 Quotes must be submitted no later than 3:00 pm (Alaska time) on June 9, 2006. Quotes must also include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. This provision is available on-line at www.arnet.gov/far/. An offer will be made to the contractor whose quote represents the best overall value to the Government, price and other factors considered, including the availability of local maintenance servicing and ability to meet delivery schedule.