Description
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 REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) NO. AG-4283-S-06-0020. Quotes/Offers are due on or before close of business June 15, 2006. Late quotes/offers will not be considered. Quotes/offers received after date set for receipt of quotes will be rejected. The Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-07, dated 2/2/06. (1) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553), Description of Requirement: 1 Each SWECO Model 480 Trail Tractor-Crawler with Trailer OR EQUAL, Salient Characteristics: TRACTOR: --48 inch width maximum outside track to track, --6-way hydraulic dozer blade with rock point corner bits 52 inch wide maximum, --Blade angle 30 degree and tilt angle 30 degree minimum, --Blade lift 24 inches above ground, 12 inch below ground, --80+ minimum HP diesel engine with turbocharger, --Hydrostatic drive with single T-Handle, --Ripper attachment with hydraulic winch, --Built-in Air compressor attachment, --2-Lights front & rear, --Tool Rack on rear of ROPS, --Hydraulics beyond capacity, --HD Steel Track Grousers, 11 in. minimum, --Hydraulic System Cooler, --48 inch Slope-board with hydraulic angle, --5 lb. fire extinguisher, --Backup Alarm, TRAILER: --14,000 GVTW capacity, --Tow behind with penal hitch, --Tilt Bed with ramps, --Dual axel with 3x12 1/4 inch electric brakes, --9.5x17.5 radial ply tires with 16 ply rating, --Tongue capable of supporting tool box, --7-pin hawus plug, --8 each D-Ring tie downs, NOTE: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal(AUG 1999)is applicable to this Solicitation. DELIVERY: FOB Destination to USDA Forest Service, Lake George Ranger District, 17147 East Highway 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488., TIME FOR DELIVERY: 90 calendar days after receipt of Order. For information: Contact Sue Brown, 850/523-8539, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JULY 2005) FAR 52.212-5 (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996)(31 U.S.C. 3553), (2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004 (Public L. 108-77, 108-78), (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003), 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (MAY 2001) (MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH OFFER), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002)(E.O. 11246), 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veter, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001 (38 USC 4212), 52.225-3 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (JAN 2005)(41 USC 10a-10d, 19 USC 3301 Note, 19 USC note), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (MAR 2005); SUBMISSION OF OFFERS. Submit offers to the office specified in this Solicitation on or before the exact time specified in this Solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--, (1) Solicitation No.; (2) Time specified for receipt; (3) Name and address of offeror; (4) If furnishing an OR EQUAL product, offeror will provide technical description of item(s) being offered in sufficient detail to determine compliance with requirements in the Solicitation. This includes product literature, warranty provisions, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; (7) Remit to address, if different than mailing address; (8) Completed copy of the Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3; (9) Acknowledgement of any Solicitation amendments; EVALUATION: Offerors MUST meet technical requirements of Solicitation in order to be considered for award. If two or more offerors submit offers meeting the technical requirements award will be based on lowest total price offered.