Tab3 RFP Ltr 02Mar12.pdf

United States

Department of

Agriculture

Forest

Service

AQM, IT Support Branch

Albuquerque Service Center

Pan American Bldg.; Suite 200

101 B Sun Avenue, NE

Albuquerque, NM 87109

Caring for the Land and Serving People Printed on Recycled Paper

02 March 2012

SUBJECT: Solicitation to provide 12V, 98AH non-spillable battery & 130w, 12V Solar

Module

1. This letter is to inform you that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a Firm Fixed Price proposal for the 12V, 98AH non-spillable battery & 130w, 12V Solar

Module shown below. This requirement is Set-Aside 100% for Small Business.

2. All pricing shall be 30 days ARO; FOB Destination to:

Flathead National Forest

1899 Airport Road

Kalispell, MT 59901

3. All proposals in response to this solicitation shall be for the full quantity of both line items.

Partial proposals will not be accepted.

4. Award will be made to the low priced, responsible offeror that demonstrates full compliance with specification requirements of this solicitation.

5. Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this Solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Should you have any questions about any aspect of this requirement, contact only the Contracting Officer. Contact with Forest Service technical personnel regarding this requirement is not authorized.

6. Please provide a proposal for the above requirement by completing the pricing in the attached spread sheet and ensure that an authorized individual of your organization signs your proposal. A response by your office is requested by NOON 09 March 2012. Your proposal should be emailed to: jjefferis@fs.fed.us

7. Should you need additional assistance or have any questions, please contact me at (505)

563-7264 or jjefferis@fs.fed.us.

James R. Jefferis James R. Jefferis

Contracting Officer mailto:jjefferis@fs.fed.us

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION Detailed Specification Unit of

Issue

QTY UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

1 12 volt 98 AH non-spillable solar battery.

Unit must be 12 volt, have handle, be non-spillable with gel or AGM electrolyte, approximate size = 13"L x 7"W x 10"H, capacity = 96 amp hours or greater over 24 hours, weigh approximately 70 pounds. 3/8" x 16 threaded stainless steel posts are preferred.

ea 24

2 130 watt, 12 volt solar module

130 watt 12 volt solar module with metal frame and conduit ready junction box on back of panel.

Short circuit current = 8.2 amps, open circuit voltage

= 21.9 volts. Approximate size is 59" x 26".

ea 20

GRAND TOTAL