Rio Grande NF - Middle Fork Carnero Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP).

Rio Grande NF - Middle Fork Carnero Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) design, fabricate and deliver.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (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. The solicitation number is 1282AK18Q0040 and is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-98. This requirement is solicited as a Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns (Total Small Business Set-Aside) under NAICS code 332996, Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing with a U. S. Small Business Administration size standard of 500 employees. This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price contract for the manufacture of an aluminum bottomless arch for AOP, manufacture of pre-cast concrete foundation/footers, and delivery to the Rio Grande National Forest Carnero Guard Station approximately 41 miles from Monte Vista, CO 81144. Installation of AOP is not included in this contract and will be performed by Forest personnel at a later date. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.

Full text of referenced clauses and provisions are available at:
FAR Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar
AGAR Clauses: https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm

Award will be made using the SF1449 for Commercial Items. The attached SF-18 is posted for administrative and convenience purposes only and includes all clauses which will be incorporated into the award document.

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