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 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), for a firm fixed price contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisitions Circular 2005-99, effective 15 June 2018. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336212 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. This requirement is a Total Small Business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. The RFQ number is 1291U218Q0002. All responsible sources may submit a quotation in response to this RFQ, which shall be considered. A contract may be awarded resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to this RFQ, and offers the lowest quoted price. The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, intends to award one firm fixed price contract for the acquisition of item(s) listed below. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Requirement Item: Four (4) each, new 28' Dry Van Trailer in accordance with the following minimum requirements/specifications: See separately attached specifications Required Delivery Date: The required delivery date is no later than (NLT) 12 - 16 weeks ARO. Delivery Information: FOB Destination to 1310 S. Cucamonga Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761 Delivery Notification: One week notification to Forest Service contact regarding delivery of Dry Van Trailers. Inspection and Acceptance: The Government Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will perform an inspection of the trailer van once delivered to the warehouse. Warranty Type: The contractor shall warrant and guarantee all items received for a minimum of 1 year or standard commercial warranty applies Documentation: All documentation and paper work must be in English Certificate of Origin: Certificate or origin shall be mailed to Gale Nollau, 602 S. Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92408 Payment Information: Payments shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destination. Winning vendor shall register in IPP.gov. All invoices shall be uploaded in this platform. NOTE: offers requiring advanced or progress payments DO NOT meet the term and conditions of this solicitation. The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (JAN 2017) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JAN 2018). The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 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--System for Award Management. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; The following provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (JAN 2017) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (OCT 2014) The following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Price. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Nov2017) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html The government anticipates award using simplified acquisition procedures of a contract resulting from this RFQ, and whose offer conforms to this RFQ, and offers the lowest quoted price. The contracting officer will make award based on price. Responses are due 2:00 pm local time on, Wednesday July 25, 2018. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. Responses shall include Schedule of Items, (attached separately) details/specifications of the proposed product, & expected delivery date of the product shall be submitted via email to dindolaxamana@fs.fed.us
