Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) - Natchez, MS

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

Solicitation 140FS323Q0228 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The anticipated award date is within 10 days after the close of this announcement.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number: 2023-04, Effective Date: 06/02/2023.

This requirement is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 336999, All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Line-Item Description(s) - Brand Name or Equal To: (Refer to attached Specifications)

Year: 2023 or 2024 (Provide pricing & delivery schedule for both years if they are available)
Make: Polaris
Model: Ranger Crew XP 1000 Premium
Qty: One (1) - The Government will only award (1) unit, either the 2023 or the 2024
Model #: R23RSE99AJ
Color: Azure Crystal Metallic is preferred ¿ Will accept alternate color
Options: Refer to Specification Document
Salient Characteristics: Refer to Specification Document
Special Delivery Notes: Refer to Specification Document

Delivery Location: FOB Destination with Delivery to:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge
132 Pintail Ln
Natchez, Mississippi 39120

Period of Performance:
Delivery preference is the earliest possible date.
Provide your earliest ship date after receipt of award (ARO).

Terms & Conditions:
- The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition
- The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details)
- Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and submit with its offer.
- The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition
- The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details)

Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are attached in the Terms & Conditions document.

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or see terms & conditions attached to the solicitation.

In order to be eligible for award, all contractors must have an Active Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website https://sam.gov/content/home. Please note, SAM is a free website and there is never a cost to register your entity.

Prior to or following receipt of an award, the Contractor must register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) to submit requests for payment. Refer to Terms and Conditions for details. Please note, www.ipp.gov is a free website and there is never a cost to complete registration. Invoices for services will be paid after the end of the month of service, advanced payments are not allowed.

Important Submission Dates:
1. Question Submission:
All questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov no later than 1:00pm EDT, Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Please be advised that the government reserves the right to transmit responses to those questions of common interest to all competing schedule contractors through an Amendment to this Solicitation.

Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Question Submission 140FS323Q0228.
2. Quote Submission:
Quotes (including all required documents) must be transmitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov, no later than 11:00am EDT, Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission 140FS323Q0228.

Required Submittal Documents:
Before submitting an offer, please read the entire solicitation package carefully. Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit the following documents:

1. SF 30 Amendment: (Only if applicable) If amendment(s) were issued, submit signed SF30 documents(s) acknowledging any/all Amendment(s)

2. Price/Quote: Submit a quote to include your Unique Entity ID, Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (POC), POC email & phone number.

Quote must include the following:
1) Detailed line items listing all standard options, additional options, and setup fees.
Note: The Government will only award (1) unit, either the 2023 or the 2024
2) Include the delivery schedule/lead time ARO.
3) Bid Schedule ¿ In addition to the above, complete the attached document
4) Equal Product: If offers are for an ¿equal¿ product, your quote must clearly identify the item by brand name, if any; and make or model number and must include descriptive specifications such as literature, illustrations, or drawings.

Your quote will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered if all the above required documents are not completed in full and received as part of your submittal package.

An award will be made to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who, based on a subjective assessment from the Government, offers the best value to include price and a favorable delivery schedule/availability. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the availability and/or delivery schedule outweighs the price difference.

Contracting Officer/Office:
Ryna Russell, Contracting Officer Joint Administrative Operations (JAO) ryna_russell@fws.gov
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Hadley, MA