Aluminum Utility Trailers

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service is issuing solicitation number AG-6633-S-11-0013 request for quotation (RFQ)

This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS 441229 and small business size standard of $6.5M.

This solicitation contains one contract line item number 001 and is for 13 each.

When submitting your RFQ, please include a brochure on the trailer that you are quoting. The basic requirements for the Aluminum Utility Trailer are described below:

Bed Length - 12 to 14' - all Aluminum Floor
Axle Type - 3000 - 3500# Torsion
Deck Thickness - approximately 1 to 1 3/4" Aluminum
Number of Axles - 1 or 2
Jack - Tongue
Bed Width - 76" to 102"
Tire Size - approximately ST205/75R14 Range
Loading Type - Full width Aluminum Ramps
Coupler Type - 2" Ball
Tie Downs - prefer front and back
Lighting - LED lights

These trailers will be used with a Polaris Ranger 500 UTV so we will be evaluating trailer by weight, style, design and price as part of our award.

The trailers shall be delivered no later than 30 days after receipt of award.

Delivery is F.O.B Destination. 11 trailers will be delivered to Devils Lake, ND and 2 trailers will be delivered to Jamestown, ND. The Government will provide delivery addresses to the successful contractor. Offerors must specify warranty provided and must be consistent with customary commercial practices.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to this provision.
52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items does not apply to this acquisition.
52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, the offeror will be required to complete this provision with their offer.
The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial items, applies and is amended to include: 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number
52-204-7, Central Contractor Registration.
52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal
52.212-5, Contact Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies and includes the following clauses; 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-21, Prohibilition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases
AGAR 4I-52.232-70, Designated Payment Office Contact Point
AGAR 4I-52.232-73 Vendor Express Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through USDA National Finance Center Miscellaneous Payment System.

All clauses may be downloaded at https://www.acquisition.gov/FAR

Written offers are due by 1:00 p.m. local CST on September 8, 2011 at:

USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
P.O. Box 1458, 220 E. Rosser Ave., Room 278
Federal Building
Bismarck, ND 58502-1458.

No fax or electronic quotes will be accepted. Reference Solicitation No. AG-6633-11-0013 on your quote. It is anticipated that award will be made by September 15, 2011.