Repairs to John Deere Motorgrader 772G for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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.

Quotes are being solicited by the USDA, Forest Service from eligible firms for repairs to John Deere Motorgrader 772G for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

The breakdown occurred while the machine was operating and then suddenly would not move. Initial inspection identified that the bottom shield had been bent and contacted the axle oil circulation hose wearing a hole in the hose fitting and all the oil was lost.

Known issues requiring repair include the following:
Tandem axle drive
Leak on left control valve
Leaking diagnostic couplers
Broken windshield requires replacement
Broken lower right front window required replacement

Offerors shall submit hourly shop rate pricing AND the flat rate charge for each known repair identified. Pricing shall also include separately priced line item for transportation from location of grader in Idaho Falls, ID to repair facility and transportation back to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest Supervisor's Office, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, ID.

Offerors interested in diagnosing motorgrader to submit pricing, shall contact Sheila Woods at 208-557-5823 to schedule an appointment.

All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Vendors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management database (SAM) https://www.sam.gov. All responsible sources may submit a response to this announcement which will be considered by this agency.

Delivery Date: Work is estimated to begin September 7, 2016.