Instructions to offerors_12443921Q0039.doc

DBNF TRAIL DOZER

SOLICITATION NO.: 124439Q0039

DANIEL BOONE NATIONAL FOREST

ACQUISITION DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTIONAL COVER SHEET

issuing office:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

Daniel Boone national forest acquisition department

1700 bypass road Winchester, KY 40391

FAX (859) 745-4710

solicitation no. 12443921Q0039 offers are solicited for: 1 trail dozer set-aside: Small Business Set-Aside important – notice to offeror:

AT A MINIMUM, OFFEROR SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS BACK WITH THEIR RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION:

1. SF-1449 Request For Quotation (Page 2). (Complete, date, and sign)

2. Section I – Schedule of Items (Page 3). (Complete Unit Price and Amount)

3. Representations and Certifications (Complete the Representations and Certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov)

4. Acknowledgement of Amendment (If Any)

IT IS REQUIRED YOU RETURN VIA EMAIL OR CONTACT KELLY FORD TO MAKE ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENTS DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.

Return to:

Kelly.ford@usda.gov

(859) 979-3241

Solicitation No. 12443921Q0039

Date offers due:

Monday, August 9, NLT 1700 EST IT IS REQUIRED THAT ALL CONTRACTOR’S BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRIOR TO AWARD UNDER THIS SOLICITATION. SEE CLAUSE 52.204-7 System For award Management FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY.

it is the offerors responsibility to watch for any and all amendments to the solicitation, which shall be issued electronically through fedbizops.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

FOB DESTINATION

FORMCHECKBOX

OTHER (See Schedule)

KY

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

Daniel Boone National Forest This requirement is being procured as a fixed price Simplified Acquisition in accordance with the attached schedule of items, specifications, terms and conditions.

System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award of a contract. Please see Page 12, System for Award Management for information on completing this requirement.

TAXPAYER ID NO.:______________________

PHONE NO.: ___________________________

EMAIL: _______________________________

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

are not attached.

c. COUNTY

AREA CODE

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

Previous edition not usable

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

SECTION I--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

1 Trail Dozer Daniel Boone National Forest Schedule of Items Line

Item

Issue Unit

Price Amount

Contractors must quote on all line items to be considered for award.

SECTION II - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Work The Daniel Boone National Forest requires a Trail Dozer. This contract is a fixed-price contract under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures. This request for quotation is for the purchase of (1) Trail Dozer.

Location or Delivery

Vendor shall be responsible for delivery and unloading of Trail Dozer to:

Daniel Boone National Forest Land Between the Lakes 100 Van Morgan Dr.

Golden Pond, KY 42211 Period of Performance Delivery shall occur no later than 120 days after receipt of order.

Specifications for Trail Dozer The unit furnished under these specifications shall be of heavy duty construction, complete with all operating accessories customarily furnished with this type of equipment whether herein stipulated or not. The unit to be furnished including all component parts and attachments shall be new, current year production model in compliance with the terms, specifications, and provisions of this contract. The Trail Dozer shall be completely assembled, serviced, and adjusted with all optional equipment installed. The Trail Dozer shall be made ready for continuous operation at the time of delivery.

Contractor shall provide 1 Trail Dozer to meet the following specifications:

1. Specifications

Width – 48 inches

Length – 13ft (w/blade and rippers)

Height – 6 ft 8 inches

Ground Clearance – 8 inches

Gross Weight – (w/blade and rippers) less than 10,000lbs

Travel Speed – 0-5 mph

Max Blade Lift - 24 inches

Max Blade Drop - 24 inches

Max Blade Angle - 30 degrees

Max Blade Tilt - 25 degrees

2. Frame

½ inch high tensile steel, unitized tub, hardened steel pins and bushings, designed for heavy duty applications, rock guards

3. Engine

74 HP 4-cylinder Caterpillar, Tier 4 turbocharged diesel engine that is fully compliant with current emission standards

4. (ROPS) Roll Over Protection Structure

ROPS – ISO 3471: 2008 Level II

FOPS – ISO 3449: 2005 Level V

California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1956

5. Standard Features

Electronically Controlled 6 Way Dozer Blade with Float Up/ Down & Tilt

3 Shank Ripper with Float

Swing Open Side Brush Screens

Tie Down Hooks

Rock Guards

Vandal Protection Kit

Turbo

Electronic Steering via T-handle joystick

Cold Weather Starting

HD Engine Cooling System Hydraulic Oil Cooler

Auxiliary hydraulic Hookups

Seat Belt

Powder Coating—avail in various colors

Brass Wear Plates

Swing Open Side Brush Screens

Safety Brake

Dry Cell Battery

Fire Extinguisher

12 Volt Socket w/ USB Adapter DM430 Display monitors the following: Tach (RPM) and Hour Meters, Fuel Level Gauge, Brake Pressure, Engine Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter, Inclinometer, Monitors all important hydraulic pressure systems

6. Required Options

Dozer Sheep Foot Roller

Rear Winch - Auxiliary hydraulic with cable, roller fairlead, attached hook, and 12,000lb capacity

Mechanical T-Handle Steering

The Trail Dozer shall be completely assembled, serviced and adjusted with all optional equipment and accessories installed. The Trail Dozer shall be made ready for continuous operation at the time of delivery.

Shipping:

Bid shall include shipping to:

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

100 Van Morgan Drive

Golden Pond, KY 42211

Government-Furnished Items No Government Furnished property.

Inspection Requirements Inspection shall be completed by technical inspector and vendor upon delivery. Damages shall be noted and submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing within 72 hours after inspection.

Warranty

The Contractor shall guarantee the Trail Dozer and all parts furnished, except for consumables and wear parts, against defective material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance, or the length of the manufacture’s warranty, whichever is longer. The Contractor shall promptly correct any defects found, at no increase in the contract price.

If the Government returns supplies to the Contractor for correction or replacement under this clause, the Contractor shall be liable for transportation charges up to an amount equal to the cost of transportation by the usual commercial method of shipment from the place of delivery specified in this contract (irrespective of the f.o.b. point or the point of acceptance) to the Contractor’s plant and return to the place of delivery specified in this contract. The Contractor shall also bear the responsibility for the supplies while in transit.

The Contractor shall be the source for warranty work regardless of the make of the component.

SECTION III – EVALUATION

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the Best Value to the Government. The Government will consider warranty, maintenance schedule, service and maintenance locations in relation to the Forest, long term operating costs, and dealer reputation/support for parts and optional/additional features and attachments.

Written Acceptance

Any award resulting from this solicitation will require written acceptance within 10 days of receipt by the Contractor as required by Simplified Acquisition Procedures.