Amendment under HULL in Basic Specs has one-quarter inch bottom plate. KTN-05-30 Purchase of 28 foot by 10 foot aluminum landing craft workboat. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. 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 52.232-33). 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. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS The Sitka Ranger District would like to replace our 24-foot Munson Hammerhead model landing craft with a 28 foot by 10 foot welded aluminum landing craft as specified below. The boat and motor have both reached their replacement cycle and should be sold as a unit to receive the highest salvage value. The District wishes to replace this unit - in like kind, serving the needs of the Fish and Wildlife shop. The F&W shop needs the ability to move materials, tools, ATVs as well as people for research, habitat enhancement and monitoring work. Supply one, 28 ft. welded aluminum landing craft, Packman Model as manufactured by the William E. Munson Co., Edmonds, WA or approved equal. The boat must be capable of shallow draft operation in rough seas, must be able to sit on the beach during low tide and be able to have engines raised fully out of the water. Cabin must be capable of carrying four to six passengers, constructed with Alaska Bulkhead and be furnished with the basic navigational lighting and appurtenances. Vessel to be powered with twin Mercury four-stroke outboard motors and have a fuel capacity of no less than 150 gals. The boat shall be painted with non-skid paint on all walking surfaces including inside of bow door and anti-fouling black paint on bottom to 4 in. above water line. Hull bottom and sides shall be fabricated of - inch marine grade aluminum and hull design furnished shall have no less than five years of successful open water operations and customer satisfaction. Most of the departments employees are six feet tall so the height of the steering wheel is important. Good visibility is required while sitting on the bench. Boat is to be delivered as a turnkey unit. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS HULL 27-28 feet One-Quarter inch bottom plate Largest fuel tank for hull size Trim tabs 70 inch bow door to accommodate Polaris Ranger ATV 12 foot bow deck and six cleats to accommodate two ATVs Railing on aft P&S: (from cabin aft) Davit sleeve to accommodate 3 inch davit (we have davit and puller) Six gage wiring to davit sleeve Bottom paint Zincs Double bow door Option pricing for: Diamond plate deck, gunnels, bow door. POWER Twin Mercury 4 stroke 200 HP Outboard guard Dual battery with switches Dual fuel filters CABIN Four person, (two chairs plus foot rest, bench with cutout access to foot locker, seat and back cushions) Walk around cabin two plus feet aft deck with overhanging roof on door and aft Roof rails (P and S) Wheelhouse rador arch Higher bench seat with visibility Higher steering wheel Overhead electronics mounting plate Dual sliding doors Sliding door Dual wipers Hinged fold down bench seat on aft cabin for 2 person Optional pricing for: Interior grab rails ELETRONICS Horn Navigation lights Dome lights, two Optional pricing for: Depth finder Optional pricing for: Radar Optional pricing for: Chart plotter Optional pricing for: VHF radio Optional pricing for: Installation of USFS radio Optional pricing for: Remote search light PACKING AND SHIPPING Preference will be given to bidders who package and ship FOB Destination to Sitka, Alaska, 99835 via truck/barge. Delivery due date approximately September 15, 2005. Contractor must contact Forest Service Contracting Officer Representative prior to shipment to ensure packing and loading are as specified. Quotes may be submitted on vendor's letterhead stationary and may be mailed to USDA Forest Service, ATTN: Bill Standley, Tongass NF Contracting, 648 Mission St, Ketchikan, AK 99901, FAX
+1 (555) 000-0000 and please reference the solicitation no. KTN-05-30. Quotes must be submitted not later than 3:00(Alaska time) on May 11, 2005. 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 to the contractor whose quote represents the best overall value to the Government, price and other factors considered, including the ability to meet delivery and packaging specifications.
