This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, 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 separately. Solicitation IBM11Q0014 is being issued in a Request for Quotes format.

This solicitation document and its incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-52.

IBM11Q0014 is a total set-aside acquisition for small businesses. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423820, with a corresponding small business standard of 100 employees. Only offers from small businesses will be considered for this solicitation.

Description:

The international Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) is seeking price quotes for:

Two (2) each John Deere Riding Mower or equal. Salient characteristics for Tractor and Mower Deck:

Tractor:  Diesel Engine; Torque capacity 45.5 ft-lb; Transmission Reverse and Forward capability; Hydraulics Two lift cylinders; Two wheel drive; Ground Clearance 6.5 inches; 2 year warranty.

Two (2) each  Mower Deck: Cutting width 72"; Cutting height (range) 1 to 6 inches; Side discharge; Deck Thickness 7 gauge; 2 year warranty.

One (1) set of operation and maintenance manual, parts list and shop repair manual.

Riding Mowers and Mower Decks are to be packaged in Environmental Crates.

Delivery of the equipment shall be F.O. B. Destination within 120 days of contract award to the Falcon Dam Field Office, 1 Reservoir Rd., Falcon Heights, TX 78545.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition (FAR provisions and clauses are available for review at http://www.arnet.gov/far).

Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) of this provision is hereby replaced with the following: Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-price evaluation factors. The non-price evaluation factors and their acceptability standard are: (1) Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement.

Interested vendors shall complete and return a copy of provision of 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items or update and complete ORCA online.

The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to the acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

Vendors are required to register or update their registration on the Central Contractor Registration website at www.ccr.gov. This registration is required to receive contract award and will facilitate payment. Offers are due for this combined synopsis/solicitation by (August 10, 2011, 1600 MST). Mailing address is IBWC, Attn:  ACQ (Sylvia Grindstaff), 4171 N. Mesa, Bldg C 100, El Paso, TX  79902.  NO FAX OR EMAIL QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

For information regarding this RFQ contact Sylvia Grindstaff (915) 832-4121 or email [email protected] .  END of combined synopsis/solicitation.