Skid-Steer minimum 100 hp

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

Submit written quotes referencing Solicitation Number AG-64R4-S-17-0035.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, effective date 1/13/17.

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Small Business Set-Aside.

The associated NAICS code is.

3331111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of one (1) Skid-Steer with the following specifications:

Minimum HP: 100
Envirocab(Heat, AC)
OSHA approved cab for forest and land management applications
Fops/Rops (ISO3449:2005) Level II
Tilt cab with side window metal protection and rear window escape
Lexan equipped front door
Hi-Flo Hydraulics with 40GPM minimum output
External Auxiliary hydraulic fluid cooler for Hi-Flo operations
Steel imbedded Rubber track 15.7 "
Dual Flange Front idler wheel
Independent torsion axle
Joy stick controller for direction and loader functions.
72" general purpose loader bucket
Debris option (Keeps dirt, wood and needle cast out of enclosed areas)
(VII) The Skid-steer shall be delivered to the USDA-FOREST SERVICE, Mark Twain National Forest, AVA RANGER DISTRICT, 1103 S Jefferson, AVA, MO 65608-9695

(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 2015), applies to this acquisition.

(IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, therefore the evaluation procedures at FAR 13.106-2 will be used.

A firm fixed price award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting a quote that provides the best value to the Government.

Best value will be determined by using the trade-off process as listed in FAR 15.101.

In determining best value, the following factors will be considered: (1) technical specifications and (2) price.

The factors are listed in descending order of importance.

When combined the technical specifications factor is more important than price. Offerors should submit a product sheet or specifications with their offer.

(X) The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the offeror who submits the lowest price technically acceptable quote.

(XI) Offerors must complete their Representations and Certifications online at http://SAM.gov or submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jan 2017), with their quote.

(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jan 2017), applies to this acquisition.

(XIII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jan 2017) applies to this acquisition.

The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 1, 14, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 44 and 50.

(XIV) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price order resulting from this solicitation.

(XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 2:00 P.M. CT

on Friday, June 30, 2017.

All quotes must be emailed to the attention of David Easter.

Email address: dceaster@fs.fed.us.

Mailing Address: USFS AQM 1992 Folwell Ave, St Paul, MN 55108.

Quotes may be on the vendor's letterhead and should state the total price, specs, and the companies DUNs number.

(XVI) Any questions regarding this RFQ should be directed to David Easter at dceaster@fs.fed.us.