24--TRACTOR-JOHN DEERE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) 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. This solicitation VA-251-08-RQ-0254 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 423820 and the small business size standard is 100. The proposed contract listed here is 100% Small Business Set-aside. OFFERORS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH OFFER. Service disabled veterans and veteran owned small businesses are encouraged to submit offers. The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, Michigan has a requirement for a tractor with the following specifications: 4x4, front wheel assist, hydrostatic or power shift drive, front and rear wipers, 85-105 HP, minimum of 2 hydraulic outlets for rear attachments, standard cab with heat and AC, slow moving vehicle sign, amber flashing lights for 360 degree exposure. The following attachments must be included: Farm loader (bucket), 10 ft snow push, backhoe, turf type tires, adjustable front forks, and all connectors and mounting kits. TRACTOR AND CAB CANNOT EXCEED HEIGHT OF 9 FEET 0 INCHES. John Deere Model 2355 tractor (SN: L02355F749177, 2517 hours on the meter) is available for trade in. Quote must include all delivery,set up charges, and warranty terms. Delivery and installation must be on or before October 20, 2008. Quotes will be evaluated on price and price related factors. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following additional provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and price related factors considered. Offerors shall submit descriptive literature, technical features, and warranty provisions with offer. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, completeness, and reasonableness as it relates to the items offered. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include paragraphs [(b)(5), (15), (17), (18), (19), (21), (24), and (29)] Attention: You must be registered in CCR to be considered for award. The offeror shall provide its DUNS or, if applicable, it's DUNS+4 number with its offer, which will be used by the contracting officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offers are to be received at the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC, 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, Michigan 48602, ATTN: Carole Soule (90C), no later than 2:00 P.M. EDT on 19 August 2008. Only written quotes received directly from the offeror are acceptable. If submitting a quote by FAX, you may send to +1 (555) 000-0000, ATTN: Carole Soule. If submitting by email send to contact@example.gov.