Deschutes National Forest, 1645 Highway 20 East, Bend, Oregon 97701

99 -- VEGETATION MATS SOL R6-1-98-107 DUE 020698 POC Contract Clerk, (541) 383-5543 or FAX, (541) 383-5544. This is a combination 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 notice constitutes the solicitation identified as R6-1-98-107, a Request for Quotations (RFQ). By way of this notice price quotes are hereby being requested, no written solicitation will be issued. Quotes shall be in accordance with all requirements of this notice including those which are included herein by reference, descriptive literature concerning the product offered as well as speaking to the evaluation factors must also be included and shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery in narrative form to: Contracting Officer, Deschutes National Forest, 1645 Highway 20 East, Bend, OR 97701 or by FAX to (541) 383-5544, and be received not later than 4:30 p.m. February 6, 1998. Information contact is Dan Parazoo, (541) 383-5550. Product Type: Ground cover material -- Polypropylene; Suitable Product: Tree Squares such as manufactured by PAX Unlimited, Inc.; Function: eliminate competing vegetation from around young tree seedlings; Performance Requirements: must be capable of satisfying function. Must retain value of initial treatment in order to maintain functionability without need for subsequent treatment; and must be compatible with standard reforestation practices. Must be classified as non-hazardous and must be environmentally safe for all natural resources. Line Item No. 1, Vegetation Mats, 250,000 each, delivered FOB Designation: Deschutes National Forest, Bend Pine Nursery, 63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend, OR 97701. Forest Service PREFERRED Standards are as follows: Vegetation Mats made of polypropylene; color: black; thickness: 16 mil; weight: 3.2 ounces per square yard; construction: 22 epi x 11 ppi; tensile strength: 175 x 110; burst: 350 PSI; trapezoidal tear: 80 x 60 lbs; puncture: 80 lbs; UV rating: 5 years; water permeability: 8 gal/min/sf. Delivery in five equal deliveries of 48,000 each and one delivery of 10,000 each during the period of April 3 through May 1, 1998. Vegetation Mats to be packaged 25 per bundle, 40 bundles per pallet; to be shipped in gaylords made of waterproof material. Forest Service REQUIRED Standards are as follows: Vegetation Mats shall be 6 foot x 6 foot; all mats shall have an 8 inch "X" cut into the center; cut must be completely through the entire thickness of the mat and must be the entire length of the "X". Supplemental evaluation factors: Organization of the firm, stability and capacity of the firm; past performance of the firm; suitability of the product offered; and price. No factor is deemed more important than another. The Government will consider all factors and evaluate on the basis of overall best value. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items with supplemental factors; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. This is a 100 percent set-aside for small business firms for standard industrial classification (SIC) code 3081. The contents of this notice and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. (0021)

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