37--Procurement of a 96 HP Minimum Diesel Backhoe Loader for John H Kerr Reservoir, Boydton, VA.

This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quotes W912HN-09-T-0117. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.202 (a) (13), Exceptions to publicizing contract actions, there will not be a pre-solicitation notice posted for this required action. 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 in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is reserved exclusively for small business concerns. The solicitation number is W912HN-09-T-0117, and the solicitation is issued as a request for Quote (RFP). The NAICS code is 423820 with a small business size standard of 100 employees. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. Description of Requirement: The Wilmington District of the Army Corp of Engineers requests the procurement and delivery of a 96 HP Minimum Diesel Backhoe Loader for John H Kerr Reservoir, Boydton, VA, in accordance with attached specifications. This Request for Quote incorporates the following provisions and clauses: The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ . - 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration - 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment - 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal - 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items - 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items - 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--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--Commercial Items Alternate II 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Alternate I 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations - 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination - 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference - 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A - 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation - 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 52.203-3, Gratuities 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFQ may submit their Quote in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. Quote form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number; offerors complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. Any questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the CCR database prior to award. If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer (NLT due date/time of solicitation), the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000. QUOTES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 11:00 AM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 22 September, 2009. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUOTES ELECTRONICALLY. They may also be submitted on letterhead and faxed to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Charlenne Figgins at +1 (555) 000-0000. The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) or a statement verifying ORCA registration must be submitted along with each Quote. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. This announcement and written request for Quote constitutes the only Request for Quote that will be made for this requirement. Electronic Quotes are now being accepted vie email; contact@example.gov or by fax at +1 (555) 000-0000.