Idaho Panhandle National Forests, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho 83815-8363

19 -- 20' ALUMINUM BOAT SOL RFQ R1-04-99-798/17/9 DUE 081799 POC To FAX your quote (208) 765-7326 This is a combined 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation R1-04-99-79 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This is a total small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification code is 3732, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Quotations are requested on a 20' welded aluminum, deep vee outboard boat with the following specifications: Length: 20'; Beam: 94"; Bottom width: 72"; Bottom thickness: .190"; Side thickness: .125"; Forward helm; Walk-thru windshield; Recessed self-draining bow; Sharp bow entry; 16 degree planning service; Dive/swim step with folding ladder; Enclosed canvascabin with top, back and side curtains; Built-in fuel tank; Steering controls; Engine controls; Driver seat permanent mount with 5 other removable seats davit socket; Engine hour meter-main engine; Lockable glove box/small storage box; Davit socket built-in on one corner of the splash well and into the floor for a small hand crane (hand crane is not part of this solicitation); Cleats welded, 1-each front gunnels, 4-each rear gunnels, spaced evenly from midship to splash well; Aft platform bracks welded to gunnels from midship around splash wall for ATV/Snowmobile cargo platform; 3 cleats welded on the inside by the floor each side evenly spaced from midship to splash wall; 150 hp 2 cycle motor outboard bracket with a 10 hp Tiller Kicker motor or equivalent; Galvanized trailer with bunks, trailer stand and brakes. Boat must meet U.S.C.C. requirements for outboards. Delivery date will 120 calendar days from award of a contract at Sandpoint Ranger District, Sandpoint, ID. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructionsto Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. A contract will be awarded to the best overall value offer, price and other factors considered. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items with its offer. The clauses at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Offers are due August 17, 1999, at 4:30 p.m. at the Idaho Panhandle National Forests Supervisor Office, ATTN: Acquisition Management, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815-8363. Contact Pat House, (208) 765-7290 for information regarding this solicitation. See Note 1. Posted 08/09/99 (W-SN365300). (0221)

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