Manual Snow Surveys NRCS Snow Survey & Water Supply Forecasting Program Winter Data Collection Butte Area and Gold Creek Area Sites

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the

format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional

information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

ii. This solicitation is subject to FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this

contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for

contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any

payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract

and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the

Contracting Officer.

iii. The solicitation number 12FPC42Q0002 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The

acquisition procedures at FAR Parts 12 & 13 are being utilized. The Government anticipates the

award of a firm-fixed-price, commercial contract. Award will be made to the responsible offeror

whose quote responds to the terms of this RFQ and is the best value for the Government. It is

estimated that the magnitude of the project is under $100,000.