Shawnee National Forest Commercial Mower

The subsequent award from this solicitation will require the awardee to be registered with Dun and Bradstreet and the Central Contractor Registry. Instructions and links to applicable websites can be found by going to www.ccr.gov. There is no cost or fee for registering with either of these sites. To facilitate award before September 30, 2011 prospective contractors not already registered are urged to start the process. 1. The Mark Twain National Forest is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for the Shawnee National Forest, Harrisburg Illinois, for the supply and delivery FOB Destination, of a quantity of (1) new commercial mower. 2. This solicitation is issued under Request for Quotes (RFQ) number AG-64R4-S-11-0023JS. All proposals shall reference the RFQ number and shall be submitted to Mark Twain National Forest, 401 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, Missouri 65401 or faxed to (573) 364-6844 or emailed to [email protected] by 4:00 PM Central on September 12, 2011. The anticipated award date is September 16, 2011. 3. Note: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in [FAR] Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 4. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53 effective July 5, 2011. 5. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 444210 and the size standard is $7 million. 6. Submit a detailed materials list with a unit price quote for each contract line item (CLIN) and total delivered price quote, exclusive of license and registration fees which do not apply to the federal government. 7. The unit price quote for each CLIN shall be inclusive of freight and handling, and, if applicable, sales tax. The federal government is exempt from sales tax in most states. 8. Quoters must submit quotes for all contract line items. CLIN 1.0, a quantity of (1) Front Deck Commercial Mower. Must be four wheel drive; Minimum 28 horsepower liquid cooled diesel motor; Minimum Hydrostatic Drive with high and low speed ranges; Machine is to be approximately 85" in length including the deck and approximately 50" in width minus the deck; Must have power steering; Rear discharge deck with a maximum cutting width of 72" and anti-scalping wheels. The John Deere 1565 Series II satisfies these requirements. Provide pricing for delivery to Vienna, Illinois 62995 and pricing for pickup at an authorized dealer location. CLIN 2.0 All Terrain Tires Option. Please provide a quote for CLIN 1.0 with the aggressive all terrain tires installed. 9. Desired delivery date for all items is on or before October 31, 2011. 10. Quotes must include vendor's TIN (Tax Identification Number). 11. Quotes must include a completed copy of [FAR] 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, paragraphs (c) through (m). If the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov., submit only paragraph (b) from the provisions and a DUNS number. 12. [FAR] 52.212-2 Evaluation, Commercial Items is applicable with the following factors used to evaluate quotes: Price, technical conformity to specifications, and ability to meet delivery date. The non-price factors are approximately equal to cost or price. 13. The following clauses are incorporated by reference and can be downloaded in their entirety at www.arnet.gov/far: [FAR] 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items, [FAR] 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items, [FAR] 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, Commercial Items; [FAR] 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; [FAR] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003): proof of contractor registration in CCR required before the Government can effect an award; [FAR] 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. 14. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Forest Service. The offer/quotation that is most advantageous to the Government, based on the factors contained in this solicitation, will be selected for award. 15.A single award is contemplated; however the government reserves the right to decrease or increase quantities in accordance with pricing and availability of funds. 16. For further information contact John Swizdor at 573-341-7407 or by email at [email protected].