This is a combined synopsis/solicitation from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a used truck and equipment and is 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 101818Q506 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). RFQ 101818Q506 may be viewed thru a link to the National Business Center Interior Electronic Acquisition System-Electronic Commerce at "http://www.fedbizopps.gov" or "http://www.nbc.gov". For assistance in downloading information from the National Business Center contact the helpdesk at (703) 390-6633.No further notice will be posted on Fedbizopps. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-18. This is a Set Aside for Small Business. The NAICS is 441229. The small business size standard is 6.5 million. This RFQ will be awarded based upon best value. The statement of work for these services is as follows: GENERAL: Used 1993 Navistar model 8100 4x2 truck chassis or approved equal. Truck is equipped with a National Model 446 Crane Boom with a lifting capacity of 8 tons, Boom height 73 feet including 18 foot jib, 16 Foot Flat-Bed Deck and rear outriggers. Truck: 9 speed transmission, Cummins L-10 - 310//Single Engine, Tires 275/75R22.5, 20,000 Lb Rear Spring Suspension. PLACE/DELIVERY AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Willapa National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), 3888 SR 101, Ilwaco, Washington 98624-9707. The telephone number (360) 484-3482. Delivery date is by June 30, 2008. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: At Willapa NWR and will be subject to observation and inspection by U.S Fish and Wildlife Service personnel. . GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS: None. TECHNICAL COORDINATOR: Charlie Stenvall at 360-484-3482 or email at
[email protected]. Federal Acquisition Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Federal Acquisition Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is included in this solicitation and the evaluation criteria, listed in descending order of importance are 1) Minimum salient features listed, and 2) Cost. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. This provision can be obtained from the following web site: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ . Federal Acquisition clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Federal Acquisition Regulation clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and includes applicable clauses under the simplified threshold. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes can be emailed to the following:
[email protected] . Written quotes must be received no later than COB May 14, 2008 and can be mailed to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland Oregon 97232-4181, Attn: Frank Lee, Contracting Officer. Interested contractors must be registered in the CCR at www.ccr.gov.