USDA, Forest Service, SW Idaho/Nevada Acquisition Office, 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709

56 -- SUPPLY AND DELIVER FENCE MATERIALS TO THE COUNCIL R.D., PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST SOL RFQ 12QR4-040-00 DUE 042700 POC Karen L. Morthland, Contracting Officer, 208-373-4150 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. The solicitation number is 12QR4-040-00 and is a request for quotations current through Federal Acquisition Circular 45. This procurement is unrestricted. The standard classification code is 3315 and the small business size standard is 1,000. The procurement will consist of 8 line items. Item 1: 1.33 x 5 1/2' steel T Posts, qty. 9,000; Item 2: wire (elec.) min. 170,000 psi, (class 3 galvanized) thread laid, 100 pound 12.5 gauge, qty. 80; Item 3: T Post insulators, equal to P1-73 Penlock, qty. 14,000; Item 4: Nico press sleeves (100 per box) FW 2-3, fit (412.5 ga. wire), qty. 35; Item 5: Rachet, spring clip tightner (Pel) (a 9/16 end wrench to adjust), qty. 240; Item 6: Nico press taps (412.5ga. wire), qty. 10; Item 7: Barbless wire (twisted 12.5 gauge, 1320' roll), qty. 30; Item 8: 7' wooden posts, 4-5" diameter, qty. 200. All items shall be delivered to the Council Ranger District, Council, Idaho. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item, 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Item (paragraphs (a) the evaluation criteria will be technical capability, past performance, and price; 52.212-4 Contract Terms & Conditions-Commercial Item; 52.212-5 Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Item; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act; 52.225-21 Buy American Act NAFTA (Balance of Payment Program. Offers should include a complete copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Item, with their offers. Offers should include a description of the product offered and the total price delivered. Offers are due by close of busienss, April 27, 2000 at the USDA, Forest Service, SW Idaho/Nevada Acquisition Office, 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709. Fax quotes will be accepted at 208-373-4197. Posted 04/12/00 (W-SN444169). (0103)

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