DESC: The Tongass National Forest is seeking quotes for furnishing a welded aluminum boat with outboard engines and trailer as described in this notice. 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. Proposals are being requested and specifications can be found at solicitation KTN-03-38 on FedBizopps. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items"; 52.212-4 "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items"; 52.212-5 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (the following clauses are checked as included: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3 and 52.232-34). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-26. This acquisition is totally set-aside for small business concerns, NAICS 336612. The small business size standard for this acquisition is 500 employees. Submission of a quote constitutes a representation that the contractor is a small business.Items shall be delivered f.o.b. Craig Ranger District, Craig, Alaska. Quotes may be submitted on vendor's letterhead stationary and may be mailed to Tongass National Forest, Federal Building, 648 Mission St. Ketchikan, AK 99901, sent via FAX to 907.228.6254 or emailed to
[email protected]. Quotes must be submitted not later than 4:30 p.m. (Alaska time) on June 30, 2003. Quotes must identify the make and model of all equipment being quoted and include catalog cuts, sketches, diagrams, or other descriptive literature to sufficiently identify the items to be furnished and demonstrate equality to the specified manufacturer and model. Quotes must also include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, "Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items." This provision is available on-line at www.arnet.gov/far/. An offer will be made for an entire item including sub-items to the contractor whose quote represents the best overall value to the Government, price and other factors considered, including delivery time.