W--Rent 2 Agricultural Tractors for approximately 3.5 months each.

FAQ090003- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Agricultural Tractor Rental for BLM Ely District Office, located in Ely, Nevada This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the FAR, 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. CONTRACTOR QUOTES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED VIA FAX (775-289-1910) OR EMAIL ([email protected]) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. FAQ090003. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-15. This combined synopsis is for rent of two (2) 4x4 agricultural tractors as identified below, including delivery to the project site, within the BLM Ely District. Contractors may submit more than one quote if alternative tractors are available. LINE ITEM 0001 - Agricultural Tractor (#1): 3.5 months usageMinimum 100-120 HP Tractor4X4 Tractor is preferred. However, a 2WD will be considered if rear dual tires are added to the tractor. Please identify the hour usage included in the rate and the rate for any overage. LINE ITEM 0002 - Agricultural Tractor (#2): 3.5 months usageMinimum 100-120 HP Tractor4X4 Tractor is preferred. However, a 2WD will be considered if rear dual tires are added to the tractor. Please identify the hour usage included in the rate and the rate for any overage. LINE ITEM 0003 - Delivery & Pick up charges, for both tractors, to the project site location. The site location is in Cave Valley, approximately 60 miles south of Ely, NV. Access to the site will include approximately 25 miles of a maintained County Road. Directions and map (if necessary) will be given to the contractor when award is made.Delivery to the site by 11/12/08. Usage is estimated to be approximately 3.5 months with pick up to be on/about 02/27/09. The following clauses/provisions are applicable for this requirement: 52.212-01, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUN 2008); 52.212-02, Evaluation - Commercial Item (JAN 1999) (best value determination will be made in accordance with the following evaluation factors, in order of importance; proposed tractor in accordance with minimum specifications listed, availability, and price); 52.212-03 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JUN 2008); 52.212-04 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2007); 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (OCT 2008); 52.204-7 - Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008); 52.219-06 - Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (JUN 2003); 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (JUN 2003); 52.222-19 - Child Labor (FEB 2008); 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007); 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008); 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003); 52.232-36 - Payment by Third Party (MAY 1999); 52.243-1 Changes - Fixed Price (AUG 1987); and 52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991). THE ABOVE FAR PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES CAN BE ACCESSED AT: http://www.arnet.gov/far It is the quoters responsibility to review all the FAR clauses and submit any information required. Prospective contractors MUST be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) PRIOR to award. Registration for CCR can be completed at http://www.ccr.gov. Quotes shall include the contractors Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS).The quoter shall submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with its offer. This submittal is not required if the contractor is currently registered at the Online Representation and Certification Application website at http://orca.bpn.gov QUOTES ARE DUE BY 4:30 PM (PST) WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5th, 2008. QUOTES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO KIM FERGUSON. PLEASE INCLUDE THE RFQ # FAQ090003 AND YOUR DUN & BRADSTREET (DUNS) NUMBER ON THE QUOTE. Quotes can be emailed to [email protected], faxed to 775-289-1910, or mailed to BLM - Ely District Office, HC33 BOX 33500, Ely, NV 89301. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 532412. (The Size Standard in millions of dollars is $7.0). Any questions regarding the above information may be directed to Kim Ferguson at 775-289-1859 or e-mail at [email protected]