B12_Misc___Notice_to_Quoters.doc

United States Department of the Interior

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Joint Administrative Operations

Acquisitions & Property Operations-Goods and Services

2608 141Q Ave NW B170

Alexander, ND 58831 701-339-3829

NOTICE TO QUOTERS

This requirement will be set aside for small business

RFQ NO: 140F0622Q0064

QUOTE DUE DATE: 9:00 AM Eastern Time, February 28, 2022

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

CONTACT: Darla Freyholtz Ballard

EMAIL: darla_freyholtzballard@fws.gov

PHONE: 701-339-3829

TITLE: Amphibious Tracked Vehicle with Cutter and Trailer delivered to the Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District-LR3 Fire Program DESCRIPTION: Provide one amphibious tracked vehicle with cutter and trailer for the LR3 Fire Program. Specifications are attached. Acceptance of trade unit is a condition of award. Trade unit information is included in the solicitation and pictures are attached.

LOCATION: Detroit Lakes WMD, Detroit Lakes, MN

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Simplified acquisition procedures will be used for the requirement per FAR 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The attached solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-01 effective December 6, 2021. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number for this requirement is 336999 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing and the business size standard is 1000 employees. This requirement will be set aside for Small Business.

The Government intends to issue a fixed-price contract as a result of this RFQ. The offeror shall submit one (1) copy of a completed price proposal. The attached SF 1449 may be submitted as the price proposal. If using the SF 1449, Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and the DUNS number on page one (1) and Unit Price/Amount where applicable on pages two through three (2-3) must be completed. In addition, the vendor must review the highlighted clauses on pages four through eighteen (4-18) of the SF 1449 and respond appropriately (incomplete quotes will not be accepted). Offerors are advised to provide their best and final pricing, including any proposed discounts, upon initial submission. Email offers will be accepted and are preferred.

Award will be made from this solicitation to the company that submits a quote that conforms to the specifications, and who, based on the decision of the government, offers the best value to include fire suppression system, floating load capacity. track system, ground clearance, trailer, cutter, warranty, manufacturing location, and price. The government reserves the right to award a contract to any other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the technical superiority outweighs the cost difference.

In order to be eligible for award, it is mandatory that the contractor complete registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov) and that the contractor is listed in SAM as an active vendor. (Note: SAM is a FREE website and there is never a cost to complete registration.)

Note: Following receipt of an award, payment requests for all new awards must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). Following receipt of an award, the Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov (Note: IPP is a FREE website and there is never a cost to complete registration.)

All questions shall be submitted to darla_freyholtzballard@fws.gov. Please be advised that the government reserves the right to transmit those questions and answers of common interest to all competing schedule contractors.

Submit all proposals by 9:00 AM Eastern Time on February 28, 2022 as indicated on the RFQ via email darla_freyholtzballard@fws.gov. Late proposals will not be accepted.