This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for firm fixed priced commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation using Simplified Acquisition Procedures at FAR Subpart 13.1. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 401819Q653. This acquisition will be a 100% total small business set-aside; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423820 with a small business size standard of 100 employees. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have a requirement for a commercial off the shelf John Deer 6T155, 127 HP @ 1800 PRM (deluxe) Power Unit (Same as or equal). NOTE: Award will be made to the quotation which offers the best value to the government, not necessarily the lowest price. The government also reserves the right to make no award at all. John Deer 6T155, 127 HP @ 1800 PRM (deluxe) Power Unit (1 @ $________) TOTAL COST $________ Delivery Terms are FOB destination. Delivery shall be made to:Central Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Complex401 Island RoadAttn: Brett WehrleMarksville, Louisiana 71351 Delivery date of 08/14/2009. All prices shall be FOB destination. The following are minimum requirements:1. Minimum of 127 hp, but not exceeding 150 hp diesel irrigation power unit 2. Control Panel includes: Safety oil pressure & water temperature gauges, emergency shut down button, electric tachometer high temperature shutdown, low oil pressure shutdown, electric hour meter, adjustable engine speed control, and key start switch. 3. Engine with break-in engine oil, heavy duty radiator, radiator shroud, suction fan with guard, antifreeze, air filter with canister, exhaust pipe with rain cap, heavy duty steel skid, lifting bracket, painted, full Murphy panel, PTO clutch, drive hub, full hood, battery cables, and warranty. 4. Engine Specifications: Number of cylinders = 6Displacement = 6.8L (414 Cu. in.)Compression Ratio = 17.0:1Engine Type = In-line, 4 cycleAspiration = Turbo chargedLength = 44 in.Width = 23.5 inHeight = 38.7 in.Weight (dry) = 1212 lb. 5. Additonal Options that must be included: Power unit must be mounted on a heavy duty 2-wheel trailerTrailer must have a battery box with battery CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS: The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-33, dated June 15, 2009, and Department of Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR). The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-01 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52,212-02, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable, and the following shall be included in paragraph (a) of this provision. The Government will award a 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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability, past performance, and price. The evaluation factors are equal in importance. Past performance will be based on the Contracting Officer's knowledge, contacting provided references, and other reasonable sources. The award may not necessarily be made to the lowest price offeror. The Government reserves the right to make award without further discussion. FAR 52.212-03 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-04 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-05 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (paragraph (b) following clauses apply; FAR 52.214-21 Descriptive literature; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; FAR 52.222-03 Convict labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52-232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year; 52.232-25 Prompt Payment; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer; FAR 52.211-06 Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.204-07 Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.223-06 Drug-Free Workplace; FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination; 52.222.41 Service Contract Act. The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. Offerors must be registered, and must maintain an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration database found at http://www.ccr.gov and Online Representations and Certifications must be completed at http://orca.bpn.gov or a completed copy of the FAR 52.212-03 clause must be submitted with the quote. There is no SF 1449 available for submitting quote. Quotes shall be submitted in writing on company letterhead and must include the RFQ number, the company name, point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, DUNS number, the unit price, the extended price, and any prompt payment discount terms. If you need assistance with the IDEASEC website contact the helpdesk at 703-390-6633. The Fish and Wildlife Service is using Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP) and award of contracts. You may view posted solicitations at the Department of Interior web site - http://ideasec.nbc.gov and Federal Business Opportunities web site - http://www.fedbizopps.gov. If you are interested in viewing IFB solicitations, or viewing and quoting on-line for an RFP, you are requested to register at the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) web site at http://www.ccr.gov. If you encounter any problems or have any questions about the CCR web site, please call 1-888-227-2423. You will need a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) number and a Tax Identification number (TIN) in order to view solicitations. To obtain a Dun and Bradstreet number free of charge use the D&B website at http://dnb.com or telephone 1-800-333-0505. When registering, your User ID is your D&B number, and your Password is your TIN or social security number. It is incumbent on contractors to check the site periodically for amendments or modifications. If you need any type of assistant with this process please contact a Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs). PTAC's is a nationwide network of procurement professionals dedicated to providing you an understanding of the requirements of government contracting, and the know-how to obtain and perform federal, state, and local government contracts. Please go to the following website http://www.aptac-us.org/new/Govt_Contracting/find.php and click on the map or use PTAC Search Tool to find the Procurement Technical Assistance Center nearest you. DEADLINE: All quotes must be received at this office no later than 12:30 pm EST on July 7, 2009. Quotes shall be submitted on letterhead and must include, a minimum, unit price for each item, extended price, item description as detailed above, and should submit past performance references, name, phone number and address of your point of contact. The vendor must provide the following statement with their quote: "I accede to all of the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation, including specifications, terms and conditions, and delivery schedule." Quotes and/or inquires will be accepted by email at
[email protected] or by FAX at (404) 679-4057, Attention: Jamese Promise. All vendors MUST be registered on the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) website at http://www.ccr.gov and are required to submit or upload their organizations representation and certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov prior to submitting your offer, failure to do so will render your offer non-responsive.