USDA, Forest Service, SW Idaho/Nevada Acquisition Office, 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709

56 -- SUPPLY AND UNLOAD TIMBER LAGGING AND STEEL H-PILES FOR THE PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST SOL RFQ 12QR4-111-98 DUE 082798 POC Cheryl R. Molis, Contracting Officer, 208-363-4131 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 12QR4-111-98 and is a request for quotations current through Federal Acquisition Circular 45. This procurement is unrestricted. The Standard Classification code is 5039 and the small business size standard is 500. The procurement will consist of 2 line items. Item 1 -- Steel Pilings, steel HP 10x42, 18 ft. length of each unit, 32 units are needed for a total length of 576 ft. Item 2 (a) -- Timber Lagging -- 150mm x 150 mm, 20 ft. length of each unit, 120 units are needed for a total length of 2400 ft.; 2 (b) -- Timber Lagging -- 200 mm x 200 mm, 20 ft. length of each unit for a total length of 1800 ft. Materials shall conform to the specification PNF-SPS-641, Steel 641.02 and Timber 641.03. 641.02 Structural Steel Piling -- All structural steel piling shall conform to the general requirements of AASHTO M 160 (1990), the structural steel requirements of AASHTO M 183 (1990), and the composition and manufacturing requirements of section 715.06. All structural steel piles shall be of the weights, shapes and lengths as shown on the drawings. All structural steel piling shall be new and unused. All pilings shall be straight with no warping or bending of the flanges or webbing. All pilings shall be continuous with no splices, welded or otherwise. 641.03 Timber -- All timbers shall conform to the general requirements of AASHTO M 164-84 (1990). The timbers shall conform to the specifications, design values, and conventions of the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) for grading 80.11 (posts and timbers) No. 1 douglas fir-larch, rough sawn. Timber shall be new and unused and undamaged with no cuts (other than that required for preservation treatment), breakage, dents, or other structural distress. Timbers shall be straight within following limits: Warping along the major axis: A maximum deflection 25mm per 6.1 meter of length. Twisting along the major axis: A maximum torsional deflection of five (5) degrees. All timbers shall be pressure treated with Ammoniacal Copper Zinc Arsenate (ACZA) preservation in accordance with AASHTO M 133-86 (1990). The maximum preservation retained shall be as required for douglas fir-larch in contact with soil. Items shall be delivered and unloaded by the Contractor to the Payette National Forest, Krassel Work Center stockpile site, FOB Destination. The site is located east of Warm Lake Hwy. approx. 30 miles to the junction with South Fork of Salmon River Road. Then north on the SFSR Road for approx. 32 miles. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Item (paragraphs (a) the evaluation criteria will be technical capability, past performance, and price; 52.212-4 Contract Terms & Conditions-Commercial Item; 52.212-5 Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Item; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act; 52.225-21 Buy American Act NAFTA, (Balance of Payment Program). Offers must include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. Offers should include a description of products offered and the total price delivered. Offers are due by close of business September 27, 1998 at the SW Idaho/Nevada Acquisition Office, 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709. Fax quotes will be accepted at 208-373-4197. Contact Cheryl Molis for information regarding this solicitation at 208-373-4131. Posted 08/13/98 (W-SN236930). (0225)

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