This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. OFFERS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 441229, All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers, with a small business size standard of 500 employees or less. The Solicitation Number for this procurement, a Request for Quotation is AG-63A9-S-10-0006. The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract for three snowmobiles delivered to 3 separate locations on the Superior National Forest, MN as described below. Award will be made to the offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government based on the factors contained in this solicitation. Commercial Items FAR Clauses 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 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, 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal apply to this solicitation. Contractors may submit their Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) online at the following Government website: http://orca.bpn.gov. DESCRIPTION: Snowmobile, Skidoo, Scandic WT, or an approved equal with the following characteristics: 2-up utility, 2 stroke 500-600 cc fan cooled engine, 20” x 154” track, reverse, cargo rack, pin style hitch and full cover. Quantity: 1/each FOB Point: Destination Delivery Address: USDA Forest Service Tofte Ranger District 7355 W Hwy 61 Tofte, MN 55615 Delivery Time: 30 days ARO DESCRIPTION: Snowmobile, Skidoo, Scandic WT, or an approved equal with the following characteristics: 2-up utility, 2 stroke 500-600 cc fan cooled engine, 20” x 154” track, reverse, cargo rack, pin style hitch and full cover. Quantity: 1/each FOB Point: Destination Delivery Address: USDA Forest Service Gunflint Ranger District 2020 W Hwy 61 Grand Marais, MN 55615 Delivery Time: 30 days ARO DESCRIPTION: Snowmobile, Skidoo, Renegade Sport, or an approved equal with the following characteristics: Lightweight, 1-up seat, 2 stroke 500-600 cc fan cooled engine, 15” x 137” track, reverse, electric start and full cover. Quantity: 1/each FOB Point: Destination Delivery Address: USDA Forest Service LaCroix Ranger District 320 N Hwy 53 Cook, MN 55615 Delivery Time: 30 days ARO Note: Quotes on non current model years will be acceptable as long as they are warranted as new. HOW TO COMPETE FOR THIS CONTRACT: The offeror must submit a firm fixed price proposal, in U. S. dollars, including delivery of the snowmobiles to the three separate locations listed above. Offeror must also provide descriptive literature if proposing an equal for approval. Offers must be received not later than COB (close of business), January 26, 2010. Offers shall be forwarded to Greg Kopel-Anderson, USDA Forest Service, 8901 Grand Ave Place, Duluth, MN 55808. Fax offers will be accepted. Please direct any questions to the attention of Greg Kopel-Anderson- Phone-218-626-4363, Fax- 218-626-4397, Email
[email protected]. Reference must be made to Solicitation AG-63A9-S-10-0006 on all correspondence.