41 -- AIR CONDITIONING UNITS

Notice Date

March 16, 2001

Contracting Office

USDA, Forest Service, P.O. Box 25127, Lakewood, CO 80225

ZIP Code

80225

Solicitation Number

RFQ RMAST-01-056

Response Due

April 10, 2001

Point of Contact

F. Robert Ribail, ph.(303) 275-5223

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is RFQ RMAST-01-056 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote. (RFQ). The North American Industrial Classification System is 333415 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-23. USDA Forest Service intends to issue a purchase order for replacement and installation of two (2) existing fifteen (15) ton roof top HVAC units including technical controls and air distribution ductwork. Contractor shall also dispose of old units. Disposal will be in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. For a copy of specification sheet, drawings and wage determination for removal and installation, please fax request to F. Robert Ribail, fax (303) 275-5299. Delivery and performance shall be FOB Destination to Schenck Job Corps Center, 98 Schenck Drive, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768. Invoice shall be sent to same address. A site visit is scheduled for March 29, 2001, at 11:00 AM, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina time. For information on site visit please contact Mr. Steve Cole at ph. (828) 257-4238. Required performance is 45 days after receipt of purchase order. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS . The following clauses also apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS and FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. In addition, the following are applicable: FAR 203-6, RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT, ALTERNATE I and FAR 52.204-6 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER -- DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER. Facsimile quotes will be accepted and shall be addressed to F. Robert Ribail, Contracting Officer, FX (303) 275-5299. The due date and time for receipt of quotes is 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on April 10, 2001. All quotes must reference the solicitation number and the due date for receipt of quotes. In addition to this, each quote must contain the name, address and telephone number of the offeror as well as any discount terms that are offered and the remit to address (if different from the mailing address). If offer is not submitted on Standard Form 1449, it must include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions of this solicitation. Any quote that rejects the terms and conditions of this solicitation or do not include the certifications and representations contained in FAR 52.212-3 may be excluded from consideration. All quotes must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of quotes. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each quoter. Any quote or modifications to quotes received after the specified due date for receipt of quotes will not be considered. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to a responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the Government. Discounts for early payment, if offered, will not be considered in the evaluation for award. Award will be made on the basis of low overall price. Quoters shall specify business size and classification as required in FAR 52.212-3. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: http://www.gsa.gov/far/current. This is a total small business set aside. See Note 1.*****

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010320/41SOL003.HTM (W-075 SN50G4M3)