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 and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08.  The clauses and provisions referenced in this solicitation can be found in full text format at www.acquisition.gov.

This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside and the small business size standard is 500. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333991 Power driven hand tool manufacturing.

Solicitation number 12034320Q0221 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for brand name Stihl chainsaw parts for the Aerial Fire Depot (AFD), Northern Rockies Fire Cache (NRK), in Missoula, MT, 59802.  Chainsaw parts are for repair and replacement of the following chainsaws; 044, MS440, MS460, and MS461 for the NRK Repair Shop.

The awarded purchase order will be a firm fixed price.  One award will be made to the Quoter whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer is most advantageous to the Government, considering but not limited to factors such as meeting brand name, price, and reasonable delivery timeframe.

The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, and 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.  The FAR clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. 

In order to be eligible for an award, potential contractors must comply with all requirements of FAR Clause 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018), and provision 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

The following items will need to be submitted;

1. Schedule of Items, containing quoted amounts for brand name parts.

Quotes must be received by 22 September 2020, 1:00 PM, MST at the Lolo National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Attn:  Theresa Peterson, AQM, 24 Fort Missoula Rd., Missoula, MT. 59804. Quotes are preferably accepted by Email at [email protected] (406) 329-3428.  No faxes will be accepted.  Alternate is Lori Austad, [email protected].