REQUEST FOR QUOTES: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. SET-ASIDE: This acquisition is totally set-aside for small business concerns, NAICS 423810 . The small business size standard for this acquisition is 100 employees. Submission of a quote constitutes a representation that the contractor is a small business. ITEM DESCRIPTION: The Forest Service intends to purchase the following items: Item 1: Two each New Canycom BFP602 Rubber Track Carriers (B-Type) Item 2: Shipping of above items to: Alaska Marine Lines 5615 W. Marginal Way S. W. Seattle, WA 98106 EVALUATION FACTORS: Government anticipates selecting the lowest price quote. SUBMISSION FOR QUOTES Quotes may be submitted on vendor letterhead stationary and may be mailed or faxed to: USDA Forest Service ATTN: Kim Toland Tongass NF- Purchasing PO Box 309 Petersburg, AK 99833-0309 FAX: 907-772-5894 Please reference the solicitation no. AG-0112-S-08-0025 Quotes must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm (Alaska Time) on March 29, 2008. Quotes must include DUNS Number and Tax Identification Number. APPLICABLE CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (AUG 2007) the following clauses are checked as included: 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.225-13, 52.222-41, 52.222-42. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration and FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. All contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database (CCR) and include a copy of their representations and certifications (ORCA) with their quote unless they have been completed online. All contractors must be registered in the CCR database and provide evidence of compliance with 52.212-3 (ORCA) to be considered for award. CCR and ORCA may be accessed electronically at https://orca.bpn.gov/. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-23 The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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