Tillatoba Lake Deepening

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. Solicitation AG-447U-S-10-0044CG is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the Holly Springs Ranger District, National Forests in Mississippi requirement for equipment rental for shoreline deepening, and access pier and island development at Tillatoba Lake, as described in the attached Specifications. Offerors must provide a price per hour for rental of one crawler tractor with operator and supplies, and two trackhoes with operators and supplies, meeting the equipment specifications in the attached document. In addition, offerors must provide a description of the recent experience of the proposed operators in performing similar types of work. The Government anticipates obligation of more than $25,000, and less than $100,000 to this project. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43, effective August 2, 2010. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 532412. The small business size standard is $7.0 Million. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the offeror that is determined to provide the best value to the Government considering price, and experience of proposed equipment operators. Offerors are required to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with its quote. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses, listed therein, are applicable to this acquisition - 52.219-8, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.232-33. Written quotes must be submitted to Elijah Gray, Purchasing Agent, Region 8, Western Operations Zone, 100 W. Capitol Street, Suite 1141, Jackson, MS 39269 to arrive no later than 4:00 PM CDT, September 17, 2010. All offerors who submit a quote must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) data base in accordance with FAR 52.204-7, and must have completed Representations and Certifications (ORCA) in accordance with FAR 52.204-8. Offerors who fail to register in CCR and/or complete ORCA will not be considered for award. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Curt Gruver at curt@gruversolutions.com. Only written questions will be addressed.