REQUEST_FOR_QUOTE_Fed_Biz_Opps_733116.docx

USDA FOREST SERVICE REQUEST FOR QUOTE

For Parabolic Antennas, Cables and Link Reference# 733116 This is a 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 that will be issued; your quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is for a firm fixed price request for quote (RFQ) for Parabolic Antennas, Cables and Link to directly support the Manti-Lasal National Forests. Please see the attached Bill of Materials (BOM) that will provide further information regarding the required specifications.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80. All Terms and Conditions incorporated into the purchase order will apply.

This solicitation is a Small Business Set Aside.

NAICS code: 423890 Small Business Size Standard is 100

Note: You must be registered with Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/SAM, and Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at time of award to be considered. (Note: That NAICS code 423890 must be in SAM and in Representations and Certifications, if not must be updated to include this NAICS code prior to award).

The vendor must be capable of procuring and delivering the equipment listed within the contract within 60 days of contract award.

QUOTE SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Provide Cage Code or Bradstreet and Duns and Federal Tax ID Number.

2. Quote related to BOM

3. Technical Specifications for all items being quoted.

4. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at AGAR 452.209 – 70 (Attached).

5. Offerors must include a completed GPAT/VPAT. (fill out attached GPAT for section 1194-1a,band c where it is marked “yes” if applicable mark appropriate boxes with an explanation for 508 compliance. If not applicable state that it is not applicable and the reason.

6. Provide Delivery Time

7. Provide where product is manufactured The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Section 508 Program Need Requirements for accessibility based on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) are determined NOT to be relevant for the following program need: "This request is for planned purchases contained in the Land Mobile Radio Program of Work and the approved Work Plan AAP Line Items for Life Cycle Replacement in FY 15. Items purchased will be lifecycle replacement of Radio Systems and infrastructure"

Requirements for accessibility based on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) do not apply based on the claim of the following exception founded in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 39.204:

- Section 508 back office exception based on 1194.3(f)b. Justification for this claim is documented by the following: "To maintain and upgrade Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems in the Regions and Forests identified for replacement, upgrade and approved in the FY15 Work Plan, Program of Work and have AAR Technical Approvals in place. Technical environment features that might affect accessibility The equipment identified will only be used and maintained by radio personal in a physical space frequented only by service personnel to perform preventative maintenance, repair, operations, or occasional monitoring in places such as remote shelters, telecommunication closets or stored by Radio technicians to quickly replace like for like faulty parts. All items purchased are commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) items or from the Dept. of Homeland Security LMR BPA, and National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) standards http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/EngDev/digital.html for digital radio communications for use by federal, state/province and local public safety agencies in North America to enable them to communicate with other agencies and mutual aid response teams in emergencies. Any provisions or products determined to be commercially available in pre-solicitation market research and are indicated as either partially or not 508 compliant will be provided an alternative format or equivalent facilitation upon request for any individual seeking accessibility. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required. "

Fill out attached GPAT for section for only section 1194.41 a, b, and c where it is marked (yes). If applicable mark appropriate boxes with an explanation for 508 compliance. If not applicable state that it is not applicable and the reason.

See attached schedule of equipment/supplies (Bill of Materials) for a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure. The vendor must be capable of procuring and delivering the new equipment listed within the contract within 60 days of contract award.as defined and quantified in Attachment 2, Bill of Materials (BOM). New Equipment ONLY.

Your quotes should be submitted via email. If you have any questions relative to this combined Solicitation/RFQ please direct them to Frances Snowden at fsnowden@fs.fed.us or call 505-563-7308.

Responses to this solicitation must be received no later than 22 April 2015 at 11:00 am EST.