Combined_Solicitation_Synopsis_-_12026118Q0061.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

MECHANICAL SEEDLING HARVESTER

General Information

All quotations shall be sent via email to: maxchavez@fs.fed.us

Contracting Office Address Forest Service Region 4, SWINAC 1249 S. Vinnell Way STE 200 Boise, ID 83709 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-97 The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333111, with a small business size standard of 1250.

The Forest Service Region 4, SWINAC 1249 S. Vinnell Way STE 200 Boise, ID 83709 is seeking to purchase a mechanical seedling harvester.

All interested companies shall provide a quotation for the following:

Supplies

Minimum specifications for seedling harvester:

Equipped with category II three-point hitch;

Equipped with stationary front cutting blade width of 60", cutting depth up to 12";

Equipped with multiple 36-42" length shaker tines;

Equipped with an hydraulic drive motor (minimum 8 cu. in. motor), bypass regulator and all appropriate hoses;

Equipped with two gauge wheels;

Equipped with side shields and extensions;

Equipped with sensor electronic and digital readout that measures "beats per minute" of rocker action;

Equipped with category II hydraulic top link, and all appropriate hoses.

*** please indicate any variance in specifications above ***

Services Supply and delivery mechanical seedling harvester

The delivery period of performance is April 5, 2018 to May 1, 2018.

Delivery FOB destination during regular business hours. The contractor shall deliver line item(s) 001 to US Forest Service, Lucky Peak Nursery, 15169 E. HWY 21, Boise, ID 83716.

Place of Performance

Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, delivery date, and price. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) technical capability factor "meeting or exceeding the requirement, (2) price, and (3) delivery date.

Order of importance of evaluation factors: (1) technical capability factor "meeting or exceeding the requirement, (2) price, and (3) delivery date.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (Jan 2017)

2. FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items” (Oct 2014)

3. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (Nov2017) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (Jan 2017)

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Nov 2017)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

· 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

· 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation.

· 52.222-3 Convict Labor

· 52.222-19 Child Labor---Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

· 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities.

· 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity.

· 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities.

· 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.

· 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

· 52.225-1 Buy American -- Supplies.

· 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases.

· 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management.

· 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

All quoters shall submit the following: one copy

All quotations shall be sent via email to:

Forest Service Region 4, SWINAC Attn: Max A. Chavez 1249 S. Vinnell Way STE 200 Boise, ID 83709 maxchavez@fs.fed.us

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

Submission shall be received not later than 04/01/2018 3:00 pm MST Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). e-mailed quotes will be accepted.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the purchasing agent, Max A. Chavez, maxchavez@fs.fed.us

Point of Contact Purchasing Agent, Max A. Chavez, maxchavez@fs.fed.us