This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. 

SYNOPSIS:  The Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service has a need for brand name or equal to Kubota MX6000 HST Tractor with listed components and attachments. This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement.  Salient characteristics are listed in Attachment 1 of the attached solicitation.

This requirement is for new equipment only; no remanufactured or "gray market" items.  All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.  All offerors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM.

SOLICITATION:  See attached solicitation 12444121Q0047 and Attachment 1- Salient Characteristics. Offeror must be an authorized distributor and be registered on the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

Quotations shall include proposed unit prices, proposed extended prices, any prompt payment discount terms, any shipping charges, proposed delivery date, company name, and point of contact, address, phone number, tax identification number, and DUNS number.  If requested items are on government contract, please state and provide GSA contract number.

The Government will consider quotes received by 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, May 17, 2021.  Quotes are to be e-mailed to [email protected].