Bureau of Reclamation, Contracts Group, 1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706-1234

23 -- TWO TRAVEL TRAILERS SOL 99SQ10270Q DUE 061199 POC Tammy Johnston (208) 378-5079 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the purchasing agent via e-mail, TJohnston@pn.usbr.gov. The Bureau of Reclamation, PN Region, Boise, Idaho, has the following requirement for 2 "push-out" trailers to be used by employees for office space and living quarters while repairing Keechelus Dam in Yakima WA and Wickiup Dam in Prineville OR. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotes (RFQ) is issued as RFQ 1425-99-SQ-10-270Q and quotes are due June 11, 1999 by COB. The RFQ incorporates revisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification is 3792 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Base Unit specifications include: Overall length (approx) 38 to 40 feet (but not to exceed 40'); overall width (approx) 102"; overall height (approx) 10'-0"; interior height (approx) 84"; must sleep 4. Additional Required Features must include the following in addition to the base unit features already included: Air Conditioner Duct in Ceiling, Roof Air Conditioner, Double Insulation Package to Include Roof and Floor, Power Bath Vent, 1-Piece Fiberglass Tub, Folding Tub/Shower Door, 10 gal. Gas or Gas/Elec. Water Heater. (Preliminary cursory market research reveals that, for example, the Nomad Model 3985 by Skyline meets our specifications for the base unit and additional required features. This is not intended to indicate a preference for this manufacturer's item but is provided for the offeror's information only). Following are the applicable provisions and contract clauses incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Aug 1998); 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999); Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (May 1999); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (May 1999); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 1999); 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (May 1999).NOTE: FAR Provision 52-212.3 must be completed and returned with your offer. If you need a copy, contact us at 208-378-5079. FAR Provision 52.212-2 indicates this purchase will be based on best value to the Government. We will evaluate quotes based on the following criteria: 1) Specifications and Features as described in your descriptive literature (please submit with your quote); 2) Price. Each offeror must submit a price breakdown for the base unit, additional required features, and any additional offered features that exceed our minimum requirements. A best value analysis will be completed by reviewing the offerors list of standard features, required additional features, and extra features (if any) that are included in their unit price. We expect to award using best value for this requirement, therefore we may evaluate and award based on additional features offered but not required as part of the specification. The price for each offer will be evaluated on the required standard base unit and features and any additional features priced separately as optional items.; 3) Warranty: and 4) Delivery Date. Our desired delivery date is June 30, 1999. If you cannot meet our delivery date, you may propose an alternate date. We will evaluate your proposed date based on how close you come to our delivery date and your evaluated position with the other criteria. Evaluation criteria are listed in order of importance. FAR Clause 52.212-5 paragraph (b) is tailored to incorporate the following clauses 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-9, 52.232-33. Offers are to be submitted to Bureau of Reclamation, Attn: Tammy Johnston, 1150 N. Curtis Rd, Suite 100, Boise, ID 83706-1234. The delivery address for the trailers are 1 to 3701 River Road Yakima WA 98907and 1 to 1375 SE Wilson Ave, Ste. 200 Bend OR 97702-1435. Posted 06/01/99 (W-SN337573). (0152)

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