The Government intends to issue a FIRM FIXED PRICE supply contract for the following: provide and deliver 1 Sliding Axle Trailer to the Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge, Berthold, ND in accordance with the specifications.

REQUEST FOR QUOTE (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number F11PS00813 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. (ii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-50, effective 03/16/2011. All applicable provisions and clauses are included in the actual solicitation. This electronic announcement constitutes the only solicitation being issued. (iv) This procurement is being conducted on a full and open basis as a 100% SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN SET ASIDE IAW FAR 19.502-2(a). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336212, Truck Trailer Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Responsible women and women owned, service disabled veteran owned, and small disadvantaged businesses are strongly encouraged to submit quotes. (v) The Government intends to issue a FIRM FIXED PRICE supply contract for the following: provide and deliver FOB Destination, one Sliding Axle Trailer to the Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge, Berthold, ND delivered 90 days after date of contract in accordance with the specifications (see the specifications the end of this document). There is one CLIN (see the specifications at the end of this document). (vi) The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, and 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items apply: The Government will award a firm fixed price supply contract from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, and whose quote meets the requirements of the solicitation. The following criteria apply: Offerors shall be evaluated and awarded based on an integrated assessment of the following: A. Must meet or exceed the acceptability standards for non-price factors (meets or exceeds specifications); B. Acceptance of delivery time; and, C. Price (offered prices shall be reviewed for fairness and reasonableness). Non-price evaluation factors, acceptability, acceptance of delivery time, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. (vi). The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 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; 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.226-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.232-33, and Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. Other applicable clauses include: 52.204-7, 52.215-5, 52.219-06, 52.222-50, 52.225-01, 52.232-1, 52.233-1, 52.243-1, 52.246-20, 52.252-5, 52.252-6, FWS 1452.204-1, 1452.212-1, 1452.242-7, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.233-3, 52.233-4, and 52.237-11. The full text of any clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. (vii) Quotes must be received by 5:00 PM CDT, Friday, June 10, 2011. Submit quotes by e-mail to contact@example.gov , or by mail to: Ms. Darla Leslie, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Upper Souris NWR, 17705 212th Ave NW, Berthold, ND 58718-9666, or in person to: Darla Leslie, 17705 212th Ave NW, Berthold, ND 58718-9666, or by facsimile at +1 (555) 000-0000. Quotations received after this date and time will be considered late and may not be evaluated. The Government will not reimburse any interested parties for any monies spent to provide a response to this combined solicitation/synopsis. Thank you for your interest in providing quality services to the USFWS. (viii) Instructions to Offerors. In order for your Quote to be considered responsive you must include the following information and items: company/organization name; company point of contact; address; telephone number; date of offer; vendor internal offer number; business size/type; Tax ID #; Cage Code; and, DUNS #. Include the following information for evaluation in your offer: pricing for each CLIN, total price, delivery date, FOB Destination and a signature. If your company has a GSA contract, please provide the GSA Contract Number as well. No formal format is required as this is a combined synopsis/request for quote solicitation. (ix) Submit questions or requests for other information to: Darla Leslie, Contract SpecialistPhone: +1 (555) 000-0000 x 12FAX: 701-468-5600E-mail: contact@example.gov SPECIFICATIONS Provide and deliver the following items within 90 days after date of contract: FOB Destination. Include shipping in line item price. Deliver to US Fish & Wildlife Service, Upper Souris NWR, 17705 212th Ave NW, Berthold, ND 58718-9666. The street address is Berthold. The physical location of the Refuge is 7 miles north of Foxholm, ND. CLIN 0001: Sliding Axle Trailer Unit Price ________ Total Price __________ FWS Salient Characteristics that will satisfy the Governments needs for this requirement are: A. DESCRIPTION:TYPE- Pintle hitch, sliding axle, full tilt, low angle trailerSIZE- 25 ton payload capacity rated @ 50 MPHWEIGHT- Approximately 14,800 poundsWIDTH- 102 inchesLENGTH- 40'2"DECK HEIGHT- Less than 36" loadedUNLOADED PINTLE HITCH HEIGHT: adjustable Pintle height 22-27 inchesWINCH: 12000 pound warn hydraulic winch, mounted front of main bed, standard cable length.PAINT- Sandblasted, primed and painted with 2-part polyurethane Black B. FRAME:TYPE- I-beam center frame design is standard with 100,000 psi tensile steel minimumMATERIAL- High tensile quality steel, free of defectsCAPACITY- 50,000 pound in 16' concentrated payload capacity C. CONSTRUCTION:TYPE- Center frame dominant designBEAMS- Fabricated I-beam type 100,000 psi minimum tensile flange and web constructed of 100,000 psi high-tensile steelWEB STIFFENERS- Located at high-load pointsCROSSMEMBERS-High-tensile steel I-beams on 12" centers, 100,000 psi minimum tensile strengthDECKING- 1 " OakDECK LENGTH- 35' of useable deck spaceLANDING GEAR- Crank style 2- speed landing gearAPPROACH PLATE- " Steel approach plate with 4 chain slots for tie downs D. DECK TILT:TYPE- Hydraulic activated deck tilt mechanismSLIDING AXLES- Manufacturer's standard full hydraulic activated, with a single stage cylinder. Axles slide full length by the use of hydraulic power on slider pads- no rollers acceptable.REQUIREMENTS-Shall be capable of transporting load with axles in any position without damage to trailerLOAD ANGLE- 8 degree maximum from horizontalHYDRAULIC KIT- Set up to operate from 13 HP Honda electric start motor wet kit, self contained system plugged into the PTO system E. RUNNING GEAR:AXLES- 3-20,000 pound Axles with 12 " x 7 " brakes, ABS, spring parking brakes and auto slack adjustersSUSPENSION- H-9700 Spring suspension rated @ 75,000 poundsWHEELS/TIRES- 12-6.75 x 17.5 Steel disc wheels and 12- 215/75R x 17.5 tires rated @ 4540 pounds eachCENTER OF PINTLE EYE TO CENTER OF REAR AXLE - 32' (+/- 10") F. TIE DOWNS:D-Rings- Recessed D-rings in bed, 12 total (6 per side)4 CHAIN SLOTS in rear approach plateRUB RAILS and STAKEPOCKETS along sides of trailer with pockets 4' C/C G. LIGHTS and SAFETY CHAINS:LIGHT PACKAGE- ICC D.O.T. standard light and reflector kit with LED sealed beam lights.SAFETY CHAINS- "chains with hooks