Snow Bucket for 426HT Wheel Loader

Description: (i) 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. (ii) The solicitation number F3C3EC9223A002 is being issued as a request for quotation. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. (iv) This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333120 with a size standard not to exceed 750 personnel. (v) Line 0001 Snow Bucket to be attached frame to fit a FCB quick coupler, 426HT Wheel Loader. See attached Request for Quote. (vi) For the Salient characteristics please see the attached Request for Quote. (vii) Place of delivery is 325 Bomber Blvd Minot AFB, ND 58705 and is FOB destination. (viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this procurement. The government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The other factors considered will be the ability to meet the salient characteristics of the items above. Award shall be based on best value to the government. (x) The government advises Offerors must complete Offeror Representations and Certifications on-line at www.bpn.gov prior to submitting an offer per provision 52.212-3. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 19, 21, 26, 35, 36, 37, 50, 52.232-33 and 5352.201-9101. (xiii) All other Contract Terms and conditions stated in the contract are to be abided by. (xiv) There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating applicable for this procurement. (xv) All offerors must submit a quote by 4:30 pm Central Standard Time on Thursday, 10 September 2009. Quotes received after that time may not be considered. (xvi) Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to Wanda Thompson, 5 CONS/LGCAS, 211 Missile Avenue, Minot, ND 58705, (701) 723-4180, or by email to [email protected]. The alternate contact is Kathleen James at (701) 723-3948 or email [email protected]. The response to this solicitation may be accomplished by mail, electronically, or facsimile. The fax number is (701) 723-2895.