37--JOHN DEERE 997 DIESEL Z-TRAK MOWER OR EQUAL WITH 31 HP YANMAR DIESEL ENGINE AND A 60inch SIDE DISCHARGE DECK

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) WX3JN38260N347 (iii)The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26 (iv)This acquisition is reserved for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 423820 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. (v)Line Item 0001 JOHN DEERE 997 DIESEL Z-TRAK MOWER OR EQUAL WITH 31 HP YANMAR DIESEL ENGINE AND A 60inch SIDE DISCHARGE DECK. Quantity: 1 each. (vi) Purchase of Riding Mower. (vii)FOB destination: delivery to HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii by 24 October 2008. (viii)The following provisions apply to this acquisition, FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial (Jun 2008) (ix)FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price will be a more significant evaluation factor than technical, availability and past performance combined. However technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement, availability, and past performance will be weighed in conjunction with price. (x) All offers must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items with Alt 1(JUN 2008) or be completed on the ORCA website. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007), (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive OrdersCommercial Items (Jun 2008), (xiii) 52.204-7 -- Central Contractor Registration, 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999), FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003), FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jun 2007), FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003), FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008), FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007), 52.222-36 -- Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (Jun 1998), FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007), FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008), FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (OCT 2003), FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991), DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Mar 2008), DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jun 2005), DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008), DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (Jun 2006), DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) (xiv)The full text of clauses and provisions can be accessed at the following web addresses: www.acqnet.gov/FAR and www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dFARs/index.htm (xv) No applicable number notes (xvi) All offers are due no later than 1:00 PM, Hawaii Time, September 23, 2008 via fax +1 (555) 000-0000 or email to contact@example.gov Offers received after the exact time specified in the solicitation are considered late and may be considered if the action would not unduly delay the acquisition. (xvii)For further information contact Melanie Phaniphon @ (808) 438-6535x251.