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23 -- FIVE OFF-ROAD UTILITY VEHICLES SOL RFQ 8-3-99-33 DUE 063099 POC Marcia O'Connor, 770-536-0541 or Kim Carithers, 706-485-7110 The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Gainesville, Georgia, has a requirement for five off-road utility vehicles to be delivered to Blairsville, GA. 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) issued as RFQ 8-3-99-33 are due June 30, 1999 by COB. The RFQ incorporates revisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This is an unrestricted procurement. The standard industrial classification is 3711 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. Required features and specifications include: 4 stroke liquid cooled engine, automatic torque convertor forward and reverse, hi/low range transfer case, four wheel drive, ROPS, hard top, windshield, two seat capacity w/seat belts, tilt cargo bed. (Preliminary market research indicates that the Kawaski Mule model 2510, 4WD meets our requirements. This is not intended to indicate a preference for this manufacturer's item but is provided for offeror's information only). 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 required features, and any additional offered features that exceed our minimum requirements; 3) Warranty; 4) Availability of local service, and 5) delivery time. Evaluation criteria are listed in order of importance. 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 features and any additional features priced separately as optional items. 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). All FAR provisions and clauses may be viewed on the web at www.arnet.gov/far/loadmain52.html FAR Clause 52.212-5 paragraph (b) is tailored to incorporate clauses 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-9, and 52.232-33. Offers areto be submitted to the Contracting Division, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, 1755 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30501. NOTE: FAR Provision 52-212.3 must be completed and returned with your offer. If you need a copy, contact us at 770-536-0541 or 706-485-7110. Posted 06/03/99 (W-SN338602). (0154)

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