38--Purchase of 50 ea. Snow Throwers

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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) is 423820, and the size standard is 500 employees. This pr ocurement is a 100% Set-aside for Small Business. Any brand names or trade names used in the RFQ specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing standards of quality and performance and characteristics desired. Such brand names or trade names are not intended to limit or restrict competition. Interested parties may submit a quote for products substantially equivalent to those specified unless the RFQ expressly provides that only a particular brand or product is acceptable. All proposed brand, or product, substitutions shall be subject to review and approval; full specifications of substitutes are required to be submitted with the quotation. The pricing must be quoted as follows: Quantity Units Unit Price Total Price 50 Each $ $ Contract Line Item 0001- Snow Thrower, 10 hp, 358cc 4 cycle engine, All wheel Drive, 6 Forward and 2 Reverse Speeds, Electric Start, Single Hand Operation, 28 Clearing Width & 21 Intake Height, 12 Auger Diameter with Serrated Steel Auger Design, Single Headlight, 4-way Pitch Control and 180 Degree Chute Rotation, 3.75 X 10.5 Deluxe Skid Shoes, Heated Hand Grips, 16x 4.8 Tires, and Sno Hog Tire Tread, One Gallon Fuel Capacity. Manufacturer: MTD Model: White SB 628. Snow Throwers must Assembled, Ful ly prepped, and Test Run. Offerors can view and download all of the referenced Provisions and Clauses at the following Internet address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ Current to Fac 2005-12, Effective 04 Aug 2006. The follow Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition: The FA R Provision at 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference and the FAR Clause 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, apply to this acquisition. The FAR Clauses at 52.204-7 -- Central Contractor Registration(CCR), (interested parties are required to be registered in the CCR database which is located at the following internet address: http://www.bpn.gov.), the FAR Provision 52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certification (interested parties are required to input their Representations a nd Certifications into the online representations and certifications application (ORCA) database which is located at the following internet address: http://www.bpn.gov.). The FAR Provisions at 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror s, 52.212-2 - Evaluation-Commercial Items (the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Ability of item specifications to meet or exceed the governments minimum needs, 2. Item quality, 3. Price); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certif ications. The FAR Clauses at 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. The following FAR Clauses cited within 52.212-5 are ap plicable to this acquisition: 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. The DFAR Clause at 252.204-7004 Alternate A., DFAR Provision 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certificati ons--Commercial Items, and DFAR Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders  Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition (Current to DCN 20060808 Edition). The following DFAR Clauses cited within 252.212-7001 are applicable to this acquisition: 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003, and 252.247-7023. All offe rs are due to Directorate of Contracting, BLDG T-45 West Street, Fort Drum, New York 13602 NLT 09/08/06 at 1200 hours. The bidder must include the solicitation number on each page of the offers. Quotes may be supplied via fax at +1 (555) 000-0000 or via e-mai l at contact@example.gov. Note: Completion of the CCR and ORCA are mandatory requirements for award, failure of interested parties to complete these requirements will be deemed to be non-responsive and thereby make them ineligible for award. Offerors must fill in required sections of FAR Provision 52.204-8 and DFAR Provision 252.212-7000 return it with their offer.