USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Attn: Contracting, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804

54 -- PRECAST CONCRETE VAULT TOILETS SOL R1-16-99-370Q DUE 072099 POC Contact Point, Michele Wasienko-Holland, 406/329-3889, Contracting Officer, Joan A. McNab, 406/329-3766 WEB: USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Contracting, http://www.fs.fed.us/r1_lolo. E-MAIL: USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Contracting, mwasienk/r1_lolo@fs.fed.us. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, 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 R1-16-99-370Q and is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This procurement is 100 percent set aside for small business, the standard industrial classification code (SIC) is 3272. The small business size standard is 500 persons. Description of Requirements -- (1) General Requirements: Precast concrete vault toilet buildings shall be fully accessible and meet the design standard for naturally ventilated, odor free buildings. Buildings shall be delivered in a completed state with minimal field work required and no painting or concrete work allowed at the site. All toilet vaults shall have fiberglass liners. The Government will provide related clearing and grubbing, excavation and backfill required to place the vault toilets on site. (2) Specific Criteria: Buildings shall meet the standards for "Aspen" style or equal vault toilets. Offeror's shall submit product literature fully describing product capabilities, performances and quality of product being offered. (3) Location of sites from Missoula, MT; Harry's Flat Campground, 40 miles; Copper King Campground, 101 miles; Big Larch Campground, 55 miles; Lake Alva Campground, 65 miles; Trout Creek Campground, 65 miles. (4) Delivery of buildings to the sites will be coordinated with the Government to facilitate preparing site. There are five contract line items for furnishing, delivering, and placing six "Aspen" or equal style precast concrete vault toilets in five separate locations. The start work date is July 7, 1999 and contract time is 90 days. Line Items requiring pricing are Line Item A.1, Harry's Flat Campground, (one) light brown barnwood, simulated shake roof, thru screen, right hand, unisex and accessible signs; Line Item A.2, Copper King Campground, (one) dark brown barnwood, exposed aggregate roof, thru screen, right hand, unisex and accessible signs; Line Item A.3, Big Larch Campground (one) light brown barnwood, simulated shake roof, thru screen, right hand, unisex and accessible signs; Line Item A.4, Lake Alva Campground, (one) dark brown barnwood, exposed aggregate roof, thru screen, right hand, unisex and accessible signs; Line Item A.5, Trout Creek Campground, (two) dark brown barnwood, exposed aggregate roof, thru screen, right hand, unisex and accessible signs. The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions) applies to this acquisition. Offers should be submitted on letterhead stationery and include the minimum information required under this provision. Offerors may request copies of the full text of referenced clauses at the contact point shown above. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is not applicable. However, quotations received will be subject to the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, and may be evaluated using price and other factors, such as successful past performance, product experience and ability to meet the Government's needs, and price. The Government's quality assurance inspections determine compliance with specifications and provide the basis for payment for accepted items under this contract. Submit a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with your offer. The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4 follows: (FAR 52.236-7) Permits and Responsibilities. The FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions), applies to this acquisition. Specifically, the following FAR clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: (FAR 52.222-26) Equal Opportunity, (FAR 52.222-35) Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, (FAR 52.222-36) Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, (FAR 52.222-37) Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, (FAR 52.222-70) Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements (Deviation) (USDA), (FAR 52.225-3) Buy American Act -- Supplies, and (FAR 52.232-34) Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration, and (FAR 52.232-35) Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer Information. Quotes with product and price information and completed certification are due at the Lolo National Forest, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804 by 4:30 P.M. on July 20, 1999. Posted 06/29/99 (W-SN348342). (0180)

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