99--EPA Region 8 Libby Project Vacuum Containers

NA The John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) plans to procure on a noncompetitive basis eight (8) used 25 cubic yard capacity Steel Roll-Off Vacuum Containers from Rain for Rent. The Government is currently leasing the eight containers from Rain for Rent for the Libby Asbestos Project in Libby, MT. The Government has determined that it is in its best interest to purchase these leased containers that are currently being used at the Libby Asbestos Project site from Rain for Rent. Market research supports this determination. These containers will be purchased through simplified acquisition procedures from Rain for Rent, Idaho Fall, ID. Small business firms classified under NAICS Code 423990, Business Size Standard 100 employees, that are interested in proposi ng on this requirement must submit a written qualification package no later than 15 days from the date of this publication. The RFQ issuance will be on or about January 2, 2004. Small business firms will be required to submit a maximum of three but not less than two pages of documentation in support of the above for evaluation prior to receiving a solicitation.