Brand Name Purchase

This notice publishes the Government's intent to purchase Acrow Bridging components under the authority of FAR Subpart 6.302. The US Forest Service, Region 6 currently owns a large inventory of Acrow bridge panels to support a variety of bridge lengths in and around the Pacific Northwest (Region 6) and other part of the country as needed. One hundred and thirty (130) feet of Acrow Series 300 bridge components from Region 6 inventory were recently shipped to Alaska to replace a failing bridge that needed immediate replacement. The current requirement will replace the components shipped to Alaska with like items from the original manufacturer. Parts to be purchased include panels, rakers, frames, posts, bearings, braces, curb units, deck units, transoms, pins, clips and bolts. Acrow Panel Bridges are a patented product, available only through the Acrow Corporation, and only Acrow parts are known to be compatible with the Acrow Series 300 Panels/Components currently in Forest Service inventory. Interested parties who believe they can provide panels and other components compatible with the Acrow Series 300 Modular Bridge may submit information to the Contracting Officer listed in this announcement.