Panther T6 Tracked Vehicle (Name Brand or Equal)

*Please read the entire Request for Quotation (RFQ) and all attachments prior to submitting quote.

Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.603(a) and 13.106, the Contracting Officer is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of two (2) Prinoth Panther T6 MK5 Rubber Tacked vehicles (Brand name or Equal).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 140F0S23Q0038 is being issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in affect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-03, effective April 26, 2023.

This is an 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation with an associated NAICS code of 333120 - Construction Machinery Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,250. This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price contract.

DESCRIPTION: The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8 requires two (2) Prinoth Panther T6 MK5 Rubber Tracked vehicles (Brand name or Equal), per attached specifications document. These tracked vehicles must meet the specifications for use in firefighting and prescribed burning applications, where it will need to operate on uneven terrain in wetlands marsh type habitat where extreme low ground pressure is needed.

2 DELIVERY LOCATIONS:
Location 1: Pahranagat NWR, Hwy 93, Alamo, NV 89001
Location 2: Klamath Basin NWRC, 4009 Hill Rd, Tulelake, CA 96134

Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Potential offerors shall read and comply with all terms and conditions. See Addendum FAR 52.212-1 for additional instructions.

Responses to this RFQ will be evaluated by Best Value (Trade-off) determination in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 and FAR 15.101-1.

Award will be made to the offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be the best value to the Government. Quotes will be evaluated based on: Technical Capability, Price, and other factors considered, in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items.

The FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

The FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See this clause for additional FAR Clauses marked with "X" showing they are applicable to this acquisition.

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: A prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award. Information on registration may be obtained via the Internet at https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration

Quote Submission: Quotes (including all required documents) must be submitted via e-mail to nicole_c_johnson@fws.gov, no later than Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 5:00 pm PDT. Please indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission-140F0S23Q0038.

Question Submission: In an effort to maintain a better log of inquiries and questions and to provide more detailed and faster responses, all questions shall be in writing via email (NO PHONE INQUIRIES). Questions may be emailed to nicole_c_johnson@fws.gov. Inquiries received within 72 hours of the closing date may not receive a response. If necessary, questions received will be answered through an Amendment to this Solicitation.

Contracting Point of Contact:
Nicole Johnson, Contract Specialist
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations
nicole_c_johnson@fws.gov