23---VEHICLES---LOCAL PURCHASE PUERTO RICO

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), Plant and Protection Quarantine Service (PPQ), Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, intends to procure the following: Two (2) 2003 Dodge Dakota 4-Door Quad Cabs (Name Brand or Equal) AND Two (2) 2003 Jeep Laredo 4-Wheel Drives (Name Brand or Equal). See specifications below for required features for each. The vendor/supplier must be located in Puerto Rico and delivery shall be FOB Destination to Isle Verde, Puerto Rico. NAICS code 3361121. The USDA reserves the right to make one or two awards depending on best value for each type of vehicle listed above. Submit faxed quotations to Purchasing Section at 612-370-2136, Attn: Larry Nelson. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 BY 11:00 AM 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 01-13. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Changes--Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Instruction to Offerers - Commercial Items 52.212-1 (10/00); Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offerer Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 (10/98); Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5(10/98); Brand Name or Equal 52.211-6 (8/99). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES IN THE SPECIFIED LOCATION MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. All offers must be signed. Offers should include: company name:_____________________________________tax payer identification number:_____________________________DUNS number:___________________ and business size:___________________Award will be made based on the best value to the government based on the following criteria: price, service, warranty, and any additional features beyond those required. Referenced FAR clauses can be accessed for review on the Internet at the following web site: http://www.arnet.gov/far. SPECIFICATIONS: USDA APHIS PPQ San Juan, PR Vehicle Specs SUV's " 4-wheel drive (4 x 4) " Driver Airbag " Front Passenger Airbag " Manual Seatbelt Height Adjusters " Anti-lock Brake System " AM/FM Radio (Cassette or CD player, if included) " Full Size/Interior Spare Tire " Air Conditioning " Power Lock " Power Steering " Power Window " Rear Window Defroster " Side and Rear Deep Tinted Glass; Front light Tinted Glass " Front Dual Sunvisors " Intermittent Windshield Wipers " Intermittent Rear Window Wiper " Cruise Control " 12 volts output (Cigarette Lighter) " Key less entry Pickup " Driver Airbag " Front Passenger Airbag " Manual Seatbelt Height Adjusters " 4-Wheel Drive (4x4) " Quad Cab " Anti-lock Brakes System " Independent Heavy Duty Front Suspension " AM/F/ Radio (Cassette or CD player, if included) " Full Size Spare Tire " Air Conditioning " Power Rack and Pinion Steering " Tinted Glass " Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers " Power Lock " Power Window " Rear Window Defroster " Cruise Control " 12 Volts output (Cigarette Lighter) " Keyless entry