U.S. Forest Service, Northern Province Acquisitions, Willows Office, 825 N Humboldt Avenue, Willows, CA 95988

25 -- BULLDOZER RIPPER -- SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION SOL RFQ-NP-08-00-806 DUE 080300 POC Marilyn Ladd, Procurement Assistant, (530) 934-1114 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation, solicitation number RFQ-NP-08-00-806. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. This is a total small business set-aside, SIC 3541, size standard, 750 employees. This requirement is for three line items as follows: Line Item 001- Quantity 1 -- Removal of existing winch; Line Item 002 Quantity 1 -- Supply of three shank XL ripper and 3 shanks; Line Item 003 Quantity 1 Installation of the ripper and shanks. Resulting contract will be for the removal of existing winch on a Forest Service owned Caterpillar Track-Type Tractor, Model Number D6M-XL; purchase of a three shank XL ripper and three shanks compatible with the above model number; and installation of the ripper and shanks on the bulldozer. The offeror must offer proof of compatibility with the above model tractor. The Forest Service will transport the bulldozer for work within a 50-mile radius of Willows, California. The contractor shall be required to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and other items, except those designated as government furnished. Installation shall occur within 30 days after the date of acceptance of the contract by the vendor. All prices should be quoted FOB destination. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items include the following evaluation criteria; Technical capability, price, and past performance (including timely deliveries); these criteria are listed in descending order of importance. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues of Executive Orders Commercial Items; which include the following paragraphs of the clause (b)(1), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (17)(ii), (19), (23), (24) and (c)(1)(2)(4). OFFERORS SHALL PROVIDE COPIES OF FAR 52.212-3 WITH THEIR QUOTE. The Offeror is required to provide their Contractor's DUNS Number with their quote. Offers are due August 3, 2000 by 4:30 p.m. PDT at 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988. Offers may be faxed to (530) 934-7773. Solicitation number should be included on all information included with offer. For technical information regarding the bulldozer contact Duncan Chamberlin at (530) 934-1190, for further information regarding this project contact Marilyn Ladd at (530) 934-1114. See numbered Note 1. Posted 07/21/00 (W-SN477731). (0203)

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