38--Award Notice: Two (2) Caterpillar 279D Compact Track Loaders for the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Bragg, NC.

**Notice hereby modified to add a Q & A and revise the specifications. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.** This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quotes, W912PM-13-T-0046. 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. The solicitation number is W912PM-13-T-0046, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The NAICS code is 333120 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69. Description of Requirement: The Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers requests the procurement of two (2) brand name Caterpillar 279D Compact Tractor Loaders or equivalents used for construction and maintenance on base at Fort Bragg, NC. Delivery shall be 90 days after contract. This Request for Quote incorporates the following provisions and clauses: The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees 52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.211-5, Material Requirements 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (complete and return with quote) 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 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 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Alternate I 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management 52.233-3, Protest after Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. 252.204-7004, Alt A, System for Award Management, Alternate A 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions. 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. 252.225-7000, Buy American Statute-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. 252.225-7009, Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications. 252.247-7023, Alt III Transportation of Supplies by Sea. 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; offeror's 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 System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. If the Offeror does not become registered in SAM 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.sam.gov or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000. QUOTES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 2:00PM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 13 September 2013. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUOTES ELECTRONICALLY. They may also be submitted on US Mail, courier service, or hand-delivered to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Karri Mares at +1 (555) 000-0000. The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) or Notation that company is completed their representations and certifications in SAM (https://www.sam.gov) 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 via email; contact@example.gov or fax; +1 (555) 000-0000.