RECOVERY - Barrier Posts, Campground, Stanislaus National Forest

RECOVERY: THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA).



(I) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.



(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written offers on RFQ Number AG-9702-S-10-0191. Please upload your quote using the www.fbo.gov website.



(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33.



(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Small Business Set Aside. The associated NAICS code is 321114. Wood Preservation. The Size Standard is 500 employees.



(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s)/services:



Item 0001, 8 x 8 x 42, Barrier Posts w/one inch 45 degree Chamfer on top four sides, for a quantity of 1500 each.



(VI) Detailed description of requirements:



Green Douglas Fir Grade 1 or better

Standard Sawn Rough

No Wane (square on all four sides)

Pressure Treated Brown Cedar Tone

(100% treating - 4 sides and top and bottom of post)





(VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:



Deliver FOB Destination to: Mi-Wok Ranger Station,

24695 Highway 108,

Mi-Wuk Village, Ca 95346

Between hours of 0700-1600 Monday through Thursday





(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition.



(IX) Offers will be evaluated on their ability to meet the governments requirements to include Price, Quality and Delivery.



(X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (June 2009), with their proposal or complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Provide written confirmation when offerors complete the ORCA.



**To receive an award, you must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR), complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) and provide DUNS number with your quote.



(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition.



(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (June 2009) Alternate II applies to this acquisition. Since this is funded by ARRA, the additional following clauses apply:



52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items.

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Feb 2010)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

_x__ 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Mar 2009) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

_x__ 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment ActReporting Requirements (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 111-5).

_x__ 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

_x__ 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

_x__ 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

_x__ 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(XIII) N/A

(XIV) N/A

(XV) Submit your quote via www.fbo.gov website under solicitation AG-9702-S-10-0191 by 12 Feb 2010, 4:00 pm, Pacific time.

(XVI) Submit your questions regarding this solicitation to:

April Blodgett

ablodgett@fs.fed.us

707-562-9121