This is a combined synopsis/solicitation to acquire quotes to fulfill the requirement stated herein. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 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. Solicitation number AG-24H8-S-10-0010 is being issued in a Request For Quotations (RFQ) format. This solicitation document and its incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. This requirement is set aside 100% for Small Businesses. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 532412, with a corresponding small business size standard of $7.0 gross annual receipts. All offerors must disclose their appropriate size standard in the submitted quotation(s) in order for the quotation to be considered responsive to this solicitation. The contractor shall provide a 3 month lease for a tracked dump (carrier) that is able to carry loads up to 8 cubic yards and a tracked excavator with a net horsepower rating between 140-150. Excavator should have a hydraulic thumb and come with a four foot ditching bucket and 36 inch digging bucket. Vendor must submit pricing per month for up to 3 months guaranteed with option to extend up to an additional 6 months at the same rate; terms for lease agreement; brand name and features of equipment proposed. Delivery date for equipment is October 19, 2009 and delivery location indicated on attachment 1, map. Award will be made to the offeror whose quotation provides the most suitable equipment, price, features, availability and optional features considered. Delivery of the equipment shall be made F.O.B. Destination to the address stated on Attachment 1, map. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition (FAR provisions and clauses are available for review at http://www.arnet.gov/far). Quotes will be evaluated and award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible offeror submitting a fair and reasonable price and meeting the terms of this solicitation and product features that represent the best value to the government. Each offeror shall complete, and include with its quotation, FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. In lieu of submitting completed provision 52.212-3, offerors are encouraged to complete the on-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at www.orca.gov, citing NAICS 532412 for this solicitation. Failure to submit provision 52.212-3 or ORCA, properly completed, may result in a non-responsive quotation. The FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items pertains as applicable to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this solicitation: 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, and 52.232-36. Quotes are due to the USDA Forest Service, Allegheny National Forest, 4 Farm Colony Drive, Warren, PA 16365 by 4:00 p.m. local eastern time on October 7, 2009. Offerors may submit quotes by mail or facsimile transmission to the attention of K. C. Morrison . The fax number is 814-726-1465. Quotes are to include a completed FAR Clause 52.212-3 or ORCA registration, and be signed and dated by an offeror's authorized representative. Incorporate this RFQ No. AG-24H8-S-10-0010 into the quote either by reference or direct attachment. Questions about this solicitation should be directed to Contracting Officer K. C. Morrison at telephone number (814) 728-6243 or email at
[email protected].