55--BLM, Western Montana, Treated/Untreated Posts, Rails, and Jacklegs

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 that are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Firm fixed-price offers are requested under this Request for Quotation (RFQ), number L12PS00395. This document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-56. This solicitation is set-aside for small business under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 321114. The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product is 500 employees. Quantities, specifications, delivery location/dates differ. See attached Quote Value Schedule, Specifications, Drawings, and Maps. Submittal requirements include: SF-1449Completed Quote Value Schedule LINE ITEMS MAY BE AWARDED SEPERATELY: Quotes will be evaluated on the basis of advantages and disadvantages to the Government that might result from making more than one award (multiple awards). It is assumed, for the purpose of evaluating quotes, that $500 would be the administrative cost to the Government for issuing and administering each contract awarded under this solicitation, and individual awards will be for the items or combinations of items that result in the lowest aggregate cost to the Government, including the assumed administrative costs. Estimated Delivery Date: See attached Packaging Requirements: Standard commercial practice. The delivery address is See attached The FOB point will be destination. FOB Destination means that all costs for transportation or freight from the shipping point shall be paid by the Contractor and included in the unit price. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (paragraph (b) following clauses apply; FAR 52.219-6; FAR 52.219-28; FAR 52.222-3; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies; FAR 52.225-5; FAR 52.232-33); FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52-211-5 Materials Requirements; FAR 52.223-3 Alt. 1 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data; FAR 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or upon request to the Contracting Officer. Offerors must be registered, and must maintain an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration database found at http://www.ccr.gov and Online Representations and Certifications must be completed at http://orca.bpn.gov or completed copy of the FAR 52.212-3 clause must be submitted with the quote. Quotes shall be submitted in writing on company letterhead and must include the RFQ number, the company name, point of contract, address, phone number, fax number, DUNS number, the delivery period in terms of the number of weeks or days, the unit price, the extended price, and any prompt payment discount terms. Offers are due at the above office no later than 4:30 pm (MST), Friday, April 20, 2012. Fax quotes will be accepted at +1 (555) 000-0000. For additional information contact Jaclyn Woods, Contracting Officer at +1 (555) 000-0000. All responsible offerors may submit a quotation that, if timely received, shall be considered for award.