24--Utility Vehicle - Kubota

Synopsis: 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number, VA-69D-11-RQ-2282, is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 effective August 4, 2011 and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Supplement (VAAR) current to December 08, 2009. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 333112, Size Standard: 500 Employees. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Offeror's quotes are hereby being requested and shall be submitted on offeror's letterhead or bid form and shall contain the name, title, and signature of person authorized to submit quotes on behalf of the contractor. The following items are offered by Portland Equipment, Inc.., and are known to meet the VA's needs. Offeror shall provide the following Brand Name or Equal items: ITEM 1: Description: Vehicle, Kubota RTV1100 CWXL-H , QTY 5:Total: $____________; ITEM 2: Hitch, quick for plow QTY 1 Total: $____________; ITEM 3: Valve, Joy Stick, Deluxe 3 Function, QTY 1 Total: $____________; Item 4: Tracks Regular Duty QTY 1 Total $ ____________. Operator manual, maintenance manual, on-site training, installation and 1 year warranty on all parts and labor must be included. Total Cost $______________. Salient Characteristics: (1) Type: 3-cylinders, Water cooled 4-cycle, diesel, OHV (2) Displacement 68.5 (1223) (3) Horsepower 24.8 (18.5)@3,000 (4) Fuel Tank Capacity 7.9 gal (5) Max traveling Speed 25 mph (5) Wheels drive-system 4,Rear 2WD or 4WD (6) Gear Selection Hi-Med-Lo range forward, neutral, reverse (7) Weight Capacity 2469lbs.. Vehicles must also include the following accessories at NO charge: V4258 Rear Screen - V4236 Mud Guards - V4282 FR Work Lights - V4283 Rear Work Light - V4218 Strobe Light - V4284 Strobe Light Bracket - HD Work Site Tires. If offering a "or equal" item offeror must state the ability of product to be interoperable with current Kubota attachments and products. Shall be FOB DESTINATION to the Tomah VA Medical Center, 500 East Veterans Street, Tomah, WI, 54660-3105. The Contractor is responsible for all freight charges. All items offered must comply with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal and must have the alike salient characteristics of the items stated above, to include technical documentation to support products being offered as equal items. If offering an equal product, offeror must complete the following: Manufacturer Name __________, Brand _________, Make or Model Number ___________. If offering an equal product, offer must include product literature, product samples (if requested), technical features, warranty provisions, and any training and or installation that will be required. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government. All quotes will be evaluated in accordance with technical capability, compliance with the solicitation requirements and price. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall return a completed copy of this provision with its quotation. A copy of the provision may be attained from https://www.acquisition.gov/far/05-39/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179194 or completed at https://orca.bpn.gov/. The resulting firm fixed price award will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, is incorporated in this requirement, which will include: (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) (Pub L. 108-77, 108-78); (3) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; (4) 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; (5) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; (6) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; (7) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; (8) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; (9) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; (10) 52.222-50, Combating trafficking in Persons; (11) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2006) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L.108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169); and (12) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). The clauses may be accessed in full text at this address http://www.arnet.gov/far/. In addition, 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination, 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal, VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals, VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee, and VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising apply to this acquisition. The Offeror shall also provide its DUNS number and Tax Identification number. Contractors must be registered in CCR. To register, go to http://www.ccr.gov/. Quotations are due on or before September 29, 2011, by 2:00 PM Central Standard Time to be considered responsive. The assigned Contracting Officer is Allan H. Schmidt. Offers can be emailed to; email: contact@example.gov. Quotes should be marked with the request for quote number VA-69D-11-RQ-2282. Oral quotes will not be accepted.