This is a COMBINED RFQ/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS prepared by the National Park Service in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, and the use of Simplified Acquisition Test Program procedures as authorized by FAR 13.500, and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. NOTE: Due to formatting controlled upon submission by Fed Biz Ops, the original formatting of this document may become distorted or difficult to read. This announcement may be requested in Microsoft Word format by contacting Pollard Mobley at
+1 (555) 000-0000 or email
contact@example.gov. 1. The National Park Service contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract, as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation, to the offeror whose quote provides the best value to the Government. 2. The proposed contract is full and open competition to all business concerns. All responsible businesses may submit a quote which shall be considered by the National Park Service (NPS). 3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-09. 4. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number is N7140070027 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and will be awarded as a single award contract for Commercial Items. 5. The project is located within Big Thicket Fire Management Office in Woodville, Texas. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 336211 the size standard is 500 employees. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-05. 6. The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212.01 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-02 Evaluation of Commercial Items FAR 52.212-03 Offeror Representatives and Certifications-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-04 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-05 Contract Terms and Conditions Required Implementing Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.225-11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- Central Contractor Registration. Contractors are required to be registered in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) government system prior to award to be eligible for government contracts - the link can be found at http://www.ccr.gov. Liability Insurance-Department of the Interior 1452.228-70 4. EVALUATION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS. The Government will award to the responsible offeror based on a. Experience/Past Performance and b. Price Reasonableness. 4. The Government reserves the right to award without discussion. 5. STATEMENT OF WORK Truck Specifications: International / Freightliner Type truck Standard Cab, 4x4 108" Cab to axle 33,000 GVWR 54,000 GCWR The Exhaust will be under the frame if possible, still waiting on truck specs. Please feel free to use your standard boxes to reduce cost. Our main concern is to be able to use our existing skid if possible without building a complete custom bed Bed Specifications: " 40,000 lb Pintle rated @6,000 lbs vert " 2" receiver hitch " Hooks for trailer safety chains " Air Brake (Glad-hands) attachments for trailer " LED brake and tail / clearance lights " Fold Down tailgate / workbench " Passenger side front top box would need to be open all the way through to the back of the same size driver's side box with sliding drawer to accommodate 5 gal. buckets etc. " Driver side needs open area for step up to our tanks and bottles " Boxes need to be 59" tall or standard size in that range " We would need tool drawers on the passenger side box (see drawing) and adjustable shelves on the remaining boxes " Spare tire area? " Our skid weighs approximately 6,500lbs (see drawing) " We will be towing 21,000lbs in weight on a 20 ton rated trailer that weighs 9,100 lbs " 7 Pole electrical plug for ABS trailer brakes " Bed will need a headache rack for overhead emergency lights " Work / scene lights 6. Contractors wishing to respond to this RFQ should provide this office with the following: A price quote on company letterhead for the requested services showing price, references, including names, addresses, and phone number of past projects of this type product within the past five years, proof of insurance, payment terms, correct remittance address; DUN'S Number; and a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. 7. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in the offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. 8. Quotes are due by 1:00 p.m. on July 30, 2007, and can be mailed to: BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE ATTN: POLLARD MOBLEY 6044 FM 420 KOUNTZE, TX 77625 Or quoters can e-mail their quotations to Pollard Mobley at
contact@example.gov. 9. Quote shall be submitted to insure arrival at the e-mail address noted by 1:00 pm local time, Kountze, Texas, Monday, July 30, 2007. The anticipated award date is on or about Monday, August 6, 2007. 10. Please call Rodney Monk, 409/283-8654 ext. 32, 409/283-0775 cell or email
contact@example.gov for any clarifications or technical questions. 10. Contractual questions can be directed to Pollard Mobley at
+1 (555) 000-0000 or via email
contact@example.gov. 12. TO REQUEST DRAWINGS, please contact Pollard Mobley, Contracting Officer, at
+1 (555) 000-0000, or via email;
contact@example.gov.
