USDA, Forest Service, 1755 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501

37 -- ONE AGRI-WHEEL TRACTOR W/LOADER SOL RFQ 8-3-99-32 DUE 063099 POC Marcia O'Connor, 770-536-0541 or Kim Carithers, 706-485-7110 The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Gainesville, Georgia, has the following requirement for 1 Agri-Wheel Tractor, 4WD with Loader, 84" Bucket to be used by employees on the Tallulah Ranger District in Clayton, Georgia. 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 8-3-99-32 are due June 30, 1999 by COB. The RFQ incorporates revisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The standard industrial classification is 3523 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Required features and specifications include: 4WD, 55 PTO Horsepower, Diesel, 8x8 Sync Shuttle Transmission, Dual Remote Control Valves, 3-PT Hitch, 540 PTO, Independent, ROPS w/Steel Canopy, R-1 Agri. Wheel Tires. Loader, 84" Bucket, Quick Attach Bucketsystem, Pallet Forks, Parking Stands and Hoodguard. (Preliminary cursory market research reveals that, for example, John Deere meets our specifications for the required features. This is not intended to indicate a preference for this manufacturer's item but is provided for 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 770-536-0541 or 706-485-7110. 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 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 features and any additional features priced separately as optional items; 3) Warranty; and 4) Availability of local maintenance. Evaluation criteria are listed in orderof 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 the Contracting Division, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, 1755 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30501. Posted 06/03/99 (W-SN338586). (0154)

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