Purchase Of Two UTV's with Trade-ins

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 solicitation number is AG-9A73-S-15-0011 and it is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular - FAC 2005-82.

This is a total small business set-aside.  The NAICS code is 441228 and the small business size standard is 32.5 million dollars.  The Product Service Code is 2340.

Multiple awards may be made on a per item basis, whichever is most advantageous to the Government.  A firm-fixed price purchase order(s) will be issued.

All firms or individuals responding must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Information regarding SAM registration requirements may be viewed via the internet at: https://www.sam.gov

DESCRIPTION:  The USDA, Forest Service has a requirement to purchase two UTV's. UTV's must be new and unused. Vendor must accept trade-ins on all new equipment for price reduction.  Each UTV will have one trade-in.  Refer to schedule and attachments.

DELIVERY - Delivery shall be within 30 days of award and delivered to the Lassen National Forest Auto Shop in Susanville, CA.  The trade-in UTV and ATV shall be picked up at the time of delivery. 

NOTE:  Delivery will be made to the physical location below.  The trade-in UTV and ATV will also be at this location for pick-up.  Delivery and pick-up arrangements need to be coordinated with Katey Lewis, Assistant Fleet Manager, at (530) 252-6665.  Delivery and pick-up arrangements need to be made two weeks in advance to ensure trade-in UTV and ATV are ready for pick-up.  Delivery must be made between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 

DELIVER TO: 

USDA, FOREST SERVICE
LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST
AUTO SHOP - ATTN:  KATEY LEWIS
1301 5TH STREET
SUSANVILLE, CA  96130

See attached for specific information for each Contract Line Item and Trade-in information.

Please submit any questions regarding this solicitation via email to Jeannie Vaughn at jvaughn@fs.fed.us.