81 -- Conex Storage Sheds with Skids

The USDA, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS),Wildlife Services (WS) intends to procure the following: (7) 8 x 20 Conex Storage Sheds and (7) Skids (pairs) each made of 3" x 6' 1/4" Steel Tubing to be delivered to (7) locations within the United States. Delivery locations will be within the following postal zip codes: 69343, 69337, 68855, 69140, 69045, 68982 and 68961. NAICS code 423510. Prices quoted will include all cost associated with the purchase and delivery of requested items. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable offer and ability to meet a delivery date of 04/01/2003. Submit faxed quotations to "Purchasing Section," at (612) 370-2136, Attention Gloria Benson (612) 336-3220. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE March 12, 2003 BY 10:00 A.M. Central Time. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-10. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items 52-212-1 (10/00); Evaulation-Commercial Items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offerors Representations and Certifications 52-212.3 (01/98); Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98); Limitations of Subcontracting 52.219-14 (12/96); Changes - Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. All offers must be signed. Offers should include tax payer identification number__________________________ DUNS number __________________ and business size ___________________. Specifications: Conex shall be no less than 14 gauge steel with solid wood floor. Conex shall have walls and ceiling insulated no less than 3 1/2" thickness (R-13) insulation. Walls and ceilings made of 1/2" plywood stained clear and scaled. Needs 2 security-type floor vents. 1/4" steel welded security box to enclose pad lock on door. 2 - 8" Wind Turbine vents in ceiling. Conex shall be painted light beige or sand in color.