Fence Materials
1. The Southwestern Region, Forest Service, is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for the supply and FOB Destination delivery, of Fence Supplies per the Schedule of Items (SOI) attached.
2. Quotes are to be submitted to Coronado National Forest, via email to Daniel Franco, daniel.franco@usda.gov no later than 1200 Eastern Standard Time, 22 July, 2019.
3. Note: 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. This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued.
4. This acquisition is a small business set-aside solicitation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423390 (Fencing and fencing accessories, wire, merchant wholesalers) and the size standard is 100 employees.
5. Submit a unit price quote and total delivered price quote for supply and delivery of all items.
6. A quote must be submitted for all contract line item numbers (CLINs). Submit the attached Quote Request. Price quotes for each CLIN should indicate the purchase price inclusive of, if applicable, sales tax. The federal government is exempt from sales tax in most states, but may be liable for 50% of the applicable state and local tax in Arizona.
7. Required delivery date for all materials is 30 days from date of award.
8. Quotes must include a completed copy of [FAR] 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, IAW the Terms and Conditions.
9. [FAR] 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable with the following factors used to evaluate quotes: Price, technical conformity to specifications, and ability to meet delivery date. The offer/quotation that is most advantageous to the Government, based on these factors, will be selected for award.
10. Additional provisions and clauses applicable to this solicitation are attached.
11. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Forest Service.
12. A single award is contemplated; however, the government reserves the right to decrease or increase quantities in accordance with pricing and availability of funds.
13. All questions must be submitted in writing by Tuesday, 16 July 2019, to Daniel Franco by email at Daniel.franco@usda.gov
Daniel Franco, Purchasing Agent, Phone 520-388-8312, Email daniel.franco@usda.gov
