U.S. Forest Service, Northern Province Acquisitions, Yreka Office, 1312 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097-9549

23 -- PURCHASE OF ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES AND TRADE-IN ALLOWANCES SOL R5-NP-05-00-308 DUE 032200 POC Ruby Metcalfe, Contracting Officer, 530-841-4410; Anna Wargin, Procurement Asst., 530-841-4411 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotations (RFQ) and the solicitation number is R5-NP-05-00-308. Quotations are to be received by 4:30 p.m., 03/22/00. Quotations shall be mailed to U.S. Forest Service, NP Acquisitions, 1312 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097, citing the solicitation number and opening date/time on outside envelope. Faxed offers are accepted by citing the solicitation number and opening date/time at FAX 530-841-4571 Attn: A.Wargin. The proposed acquisition is a small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this requirement is 3799 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for a fixed-price contract. See Note 1. Full text clauses applicable to this solicitation may be obtained at www.arnet.gov/far. The Klamath National Forest has a requirement for five (5) All Terrain Vehicles to be delivered to the Klamath National Forest Service Center,1030 South Main Sreet, Yreka, California 96097. Delivery will be made by 04/15/00 and acceptance shall be made at destination. Supply one (1) All Terrain Vehicle, 2000 Polaris (Name Brand or Equal) 4x4 Sportsman 500 (EBS standard) with the following trade-in allowance: (1) Trade-in allowed on FS 9721, 1987 Honda TRX 350DH 4X4 VIN JH3TE0711HK005305, No Odom.; supply four (4) All Terrain Vehicles, 2000 Polaris (Name Brand or Equal) 6X6 Sportsman w/EBS installed; with the following four (4) trade-in allowances: one (1) Trade in allowed on FS 9796, 1993 Polaris Trail Boss 350 4X4, VIN 2107243, 669 miles; one (1) Trade In Allowed on FS9797, 1993 Polaris Trail Boss 250 4X4, VIN 2114816, 422 miles; one (1) Trade In Allowed on FS 9798, 1993 Polaris Trail Boss 250 4X4, VIN 2114657,1339 miles; one (1)Trade In Allowed on FS 9799, 1993 Polaris Big Boss 250 6X6, VIN 2082761, 1876 miles. The following minimum specifications are applicable: Engine: minimum 499cc liquid cooled, 4 stroke, 4 valve; Starting: electric with recoil backup w/automatic decompression; Transmission: automatic w/engine braking system; Drive: four and six wheel drive. Price to include freight, set up, installation of engine braking systems and delivery. To view trade-ins, call Jan Newland, 530-841-4661/FAX 530-841-4666 for an appointment. Offerors shall provide completed copies of FAR 52.212-3 with their quote, including their Contractor's Duns Number. A copy of FAR 52.212-3 may be obtained by request through FAX 530-841-4571, Attn: A.Wargin. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. The folllowing Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, with the additional FAR clauses stated at the following paragraphs within 52.212-5 applying (b)(5)through (7),(11) through (20),(22),(23); (c)(1),(3),(4),(5); (e)(1) through (3). Award will be made to one quoter, with evaluation for award based on price, price related factors and past performance. Posted 02/29/00 (W-SN429614). (0060)

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