Deschutes National Forest, 1645 Highway 20 East, Bend, Oregon 97701

99 -- DUST ABATEMENT SOL R6-1-97-805 DUE 041497 POC Contract Clerk (541) 383-5543 or FAX 541-383-5544 This is a combination 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 notice constitutes the solicitation identified as R6-1-97-805, a Request for Quotations (RFQ); by way of this notice price quotes are hereby being requested, no written solicitation will be issued. Quotes shall be in accordance with all requirements of this notice including those which are included herein by reference, descriptive literature concerning the product offered as well as speaking to the evaluation factors must also be included and shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery in narrative form to: Contracting Officer Deschutes National Forest, 1645 Highway 20 East, Bend, OR 97701 or by FAX to (541)383-5544, and be received not later than 4:30 p.m. April 14, 1997. Information contact is Dan Parazoo (541)383-5550. Line Item No.1, Dust Abatement (palliatives) Product, estimated 100 tons, delivered and applied FOB Designation (various sites within the Deschutes National Forest) during the period of May 1, through May 15, 1997. Suitable products are Lignin Sulfonate such as LIGNOSITE manufactured by Georgia Pacific Corporation; Emulsified Petroleum Resin such as PENNZSUPPRESS D manufactured by Pennzoil Products Company. Product function is for dust abatement and short term stabilization of nonsurfaced forest roads. Product must be capable of satisfying intended function; must retain value of initial treatment in order to maintain functionality without the need for repeated treatments; and must be compatible with forest type traffic flows and road maintenance. Product must be classified as non-hazardous; must be environmentally safe for all natural resources; and must not cause corrosion, rust or other damage to vehicles. Supplemental evaluation factors: Organization, stability and capacity of the firm; past performance of the firm; suitability of the product offered; and price. No factor is deemed moreimportant than another, the Government will consider all factors and evaluate on the basis of overall best value. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items with supplemental factors; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. This is a 100 percent set-aside for small business firms for standard industrial classification (SIC) code 5199. The contents of this notice and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. (0087)

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