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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. The solicitation number is 1240LN23Q0003 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336999 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids.

The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on:

2022-12-13 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above.

FOB Destination shall be Great Falls, MT 59405

The Forest Service requires the following items, Purchase Description Determined by Line Item, to the following:
LI 001: 0115-3473 UTV for Great Falls SO/IHC to be delivered to 1220 38TH STREET NORTH GREAT FALLS, MT 59401 - Please see attached spec sheet labeled "Line 001_1083068 Spec Sheet 0115-3473" for details., 1, EA;
LI 002: 0115-3492 UTV for Lincoln R.D. Range/Weeds to be delivered to 1220 38TH STREET NORTH GREAT FALLS, MT 59401 - Please see attached spec sheet labeled "Line 002_1083069 Spec Sheet 0115-3492" for details., 1, EA;
LI 003: 0115-3502 UTV for Judith-Musselshell R.D. Fire/Fuels UTV to be delivered to 1220 38TH STREET NORTH GREAT FALLS, MT 59401 - Please see attached spec sheet labeled "Line 003_1083071 Spec Sheet 0115-3502" for details., 1, EA;
LI 004: 0115-3500 for Lincoln R.D. Recreation/Fire UTV to be delivered to 1220 38TH STREET NORTH GREAT FALLS, MT 5940 - Please see attached spec sheet labeled "Line 004_1083815 Spec Sheet 0115-3500" for details., 1, EA;

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***Question Submission: Interested Offerers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***

For this solicitation, Forest Service intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Forest Service is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Offerers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Offerers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
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