23--2005 DUMP TRUCK, BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, LAUREL SPRINGS, NC

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. The solicitation number is Q5140060048 and is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-08. This purchase is a small business set-aside and the North American Standard Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 441120 and small business size standard is 500 employees. The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items and 52.212-3 Offeror 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 Orders--Commercial Items including FAR clauses 52.211-6 (Brand name or equal), 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.225-1 (Buy American Act) and 52.232-33, Payment by electronic funds transfer - Central Contract Registration. FAR 52.204-7, Registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database is a requirement for award. Register at www.ccr.gov. The full text of FAR clauses can be found online at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The due date for receipt of quotations is by close of business May 10, 2006. SPECIFICATIONS: Size/Capacity: 33,000 Lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR); Wheel Base Range:148" to 170"; Engine: Diesel, 300 HP, Sleeved Engine; Transmission: 10 Speed Manual; Axle, Front: 12,000-Lb.; Axle, Rear: 21,000-Lb.; Cab: Conventional; Wheels Front: 22.5", front Disc., Painted Steel ;Wheels Rear: 22.5" Rear Dual Disc., Painted Steel; Tire, Front: 11R22.5, Load Range G, 14 Ply; Tire, Rear: 11R22.5, Load Range G, 14 Ply; Suspension, Rear: Taper Spring; Suspension, Front: Taper Spring with Shock Absorbers; Tow Hook: 2 ea. Front, Frame Mounted; Brake System: Air, Dual System, ABS, with Air Dryer; Trailer Connections: Four Wheel, with hand control and trailer protection valves; Trailer Towing: Standard Trailer Electrical Hookup Package; Steering Column: Tilting Type; Engine Brake: Electronically Activated; Electrical System: 12 Volt, Standard Equipment; Horn: Electric and Air; Seat, Driver: Air Suspension, Adjustable; Seat, Passenger: Non Suspension, Fixed Back; Climate Control: Air Conditioner, with integral heater and defroster; Radio: AM/FM with Clock; Engine Heater: Block type, 120V, 1200 Watt; PTO Control: Dash Mounted for customer supplied PTO; Dump Body: 10 feet Length, Steel with ½ Cab Protector, Air PTO and Controls, Air Tailgate, 20-ton rigid pintle hitch and D-rings; Tarp: Fully Automatic, Dealer assembled and installed. Specifications are equivalent to International 7400 model, Peterbilt 330 or 335 models. DELIVERY INFORMATION: Note: If the truck is within 300 miles, the Government can pick up the truck. If not, please deliver to FOB destination Blue Ridge Parkway, milepost 245.5, 49800 Blue Ridge Parkway, Laurel Springs, NC 28644. Please submit with your quote: 1) Descriptive literature 2) a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items) must be included with your quote or certification that you have registered your reps and certs online at http://orca.bpn.gov; 3) Signed quotation; 4) DUNS number. Quotes can be submitted by mail to Attention: Diane Foote , NPS, Blue Ridge Parkway, 199 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville, NC 28803 or fax to 828-350-3852 or e-mail below. Any questions regarding this solicitation may be e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to Diane Foote at 828-350-3852.