Nez Perce National Forest, Route 2 Box 475, Grangeville, ID 83530

56 -- WIRE GABIONS SOL R1-17-97-41 DUE 080197 POC Terry Kiele, (208) 983-4001 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. The solicitation number is R1-17-97-41; it is being issued as a Request for Quotations. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This is a total set-aside for small business; the applicable Standard Industrial Classification code is 3496; size standard is 500 employees. Following are the items requested in this solicitation: 1. Welded wire gabions (9 gauge wire), in the following sizes: 25 each 9'L x 6'W x 3'H; 15 each 12'L x 6'W x 3'H; 15 each 6'L x 6'W x 3'H; 160 each 12'L x 3'W x 3'H; 60 each 9'L x 3'W x 3'H; 60 each 6'L x 3'W x 3'H 2. Additional 3' long spiral connectors -- 15 bundles of 50 each 3. Roll of 11/13 gauge tie wire -- 3 each 100-lb rollsAbove items are to be delivered to: Nez Perce National Forest Warehouse, Route 2, Box 475, Grangeville, Idaho 83530. We request that delivery of the above items begin on August 15, 1997. FOB Point is Destination; freight prices should be included in your pricing.The provision found at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition.Offerors should include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.The Clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.The Clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses apply: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies; 52.225-9 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements Act.Offers are due by Close of Business August 1, 1997. Offers may be mailed to: Nez Perce NF, ATTN: Contracting, Rt 2 Box 475, Grangeville, ID 83530. Offers may also be faxed to (208) 983-4098.For information regarding this solicitation, contact Terry Kiele at (208) 983-4001. (0196)

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