56--Composite Plastic/Wood Decking

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites suppliers to quote (Request for Quotes Solicitation No. 501813Q017) on a requirement for gray, slip resistant composite plastic/wood decking with a minimum thickness of 5/4 inch. Provide brand name ChoiceDek Plus by AERT, Inc. or equal. Quantity is 6,000 each; each board shall be 6" wide x 6' long. Delivery shall be made within 30 days or less after contract award to the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, 1101 Casey Road, Basom, New York 14013. Pricing shall include delivery. The estimated magnitude is $25,000 to $100,000. This procurement is not a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 444190 and the small business size standard is $6,000,000. Provisions at FAR 52.212-1 (Instruction to Offerors - Commercial), FAR clause 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items), FAR 52.211-6 (Brand Name or Equal) and FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items) apply to this acquisition. FAR 52-212-2 (Evaluation - Commercial Items) applies. Evaluation factors are: (i) item offered meets the Government requirements; (ii) price; (iii) past performance. This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-05. All Quotes should be sent to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Carol Bloem, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035 and should arrive before close of business on July 24, 2003. All offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; full text of solicitation provisions may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far) . Contact Carol Bloem at (413) 253-8237 if you have questions regarding this procurement.