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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02 (effective date 03-16-2023). This procurement is being issued as a 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE under North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) 532120, and Product Service Code of 2330. Solicitation 127EAV23Q0028 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).

The Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff Range Ranger District is soliciting quotations on a competitive basis from qualified organizations to enter a firm fixed price contract for a quantity 1, heavy-duty lowboy trailer. Responses to solicitation 127EAV23Q0028 must be in accordance with specifications which can be found in the attached documents.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer best conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) selection process.

Contractors must be registered with the US FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM.gov) at the time of solicitation due date, to be considered for a government contract. Information regarding these requirements and how to register may be obtained from http://www.sam.gov.

Offers are being accepted by electronic mail at brandon.jones2@usda.gov. Offers must be submitted using the attached forms, signed by company officer with contact information, and are due no later than 10:00 AM MDT on June 7, 2023.

All questions regarding this RFQ must be sent in writing via e-mail to Brandon M. Jones at brandon.jones2@usda.gov no later than Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM MDT.

The performance period will begin approximately June 12, 2023, with delivery completed approximately 90 days ARO.

Delivery Location: Flagstaff Ranger District 5075 N. U.S. HWY 89, FLAGSTAFF, AZ. 86004-2852.

Delivery Point of Contact(POC): David Fritzsche, david.fritzsche@usda.gov.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-50, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.