59--NOCA - Solar Photovoltaic - Purchase Photovoltaic

RFQ Purchase Solar Photovoltaic System Components 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Request for Quotations (RFQ) and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89-1. The RFQ has been made available through electronic commerce to comply with the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(e)) and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416), that requires contracting officers to disseminate information on proposed contract actions expected to exceed $15,000, but not expected to exceed $25,000, by displaying in a public place, or by any appropriate electronic means. Due to the limited amount of public places for posting at North Cascades National Park, and the remote locations and accessibility of field sites, electronic posting is utilized to comply with public posting and to promote competition to the maximum extent practical. This action is set-aside for small businesses, NAICS 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This solicitation is subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.102(f) (the "non-manufacturer rule"), which states that a small business prime contractor who is not manufacturing the supplies to be purchased by this solicitation must furnish items of a small business manufacturer who produces the items in the United States or its outlying territories. The National Park Service (NPS) encourages the participation of disadvantaged and women-owned businesses. The Government intends to issue a single firm fixed price contract to the responsible quoter whose total quote is the most advantageous for the Government, price and other factors considered. BACKGROUND: North Cascades National Park Service (NPS) Complex is seeking quotes for the purchase of Solar Photovoltaic System Components to replace an existing photovoltaic system located at the parks complex in Stehekin, Washington. It is important that the components be of the exact specifications to be compatible and fit into the current system component locations and assembly requirements (frames, brackets, and mounting hardware etc.). NPS employees will transport the equipment components purchased from the delivery location to the system site and perform onsite assembly and installation per the manufacturer¿s recommendations. The product descriptions, quantities, specifications, salient features and characteristics, delivery location, and clauses are located within the document titled Sol_P16PS02746.pdf, please view the attached information and if interested provide a quote as indicated. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to contact@example.gov. Answers will be provided in writing to the requester, if the answer is already within the solicitation (RFQ) or provided in amendment(s) to the RFQ, any amendments will be posted to Federal Business Opportunities website at https://www.FBO.gov. Search for solicitation number: P16PS02746. Prospective quoters will be required to visit this website periodically to check for amendments and other changes to the solicitation documents; no other notifications will be sent. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.