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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This notice is considered to be Solicitation AG-0116-S-08-0027 and is being issued as an RFQ.

This solicitation incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-24.

This requirement is totally set-aside for small business concerns. NAICS code 336612 is applicable. The small business size standard for this code is: 500 employees.

Line Item 1: One each, 28 ft. welded aluminum work boat, Explorer 2600 model as manufactured by Aluminum Chambered Boats, Inc. or approved equal. Salient characteristic for approved equal: floatation ability sufficient to keep engine power heads above water in the event of a major hull compromise. Vessel to be equipped with the standard features offered by ACB for the specified model and equipped with twin 200 HP 4-stroke outboard engines. Special cabin requirements: Full cabin configuration with AK bulkhead, capacity for four passengers, galley with oil fired cook stove and an additional kerosene/oil cabin heater with air ducting to windshield, dinette table convertible to single bunk. Special miscellaneous requirements: Fuel capacity of 130 gallons (min.), mounted engine gauges (for both engines) for RPM, water pressure, alternator volts, lower unit trim, fuel flow and gallons used, anchor windlass with 25 ft. of chain and 400 ft. of line, Xenon spotlight with remote control mounted to reduce reflection from boat and rails, law enforcement type light display 49.75 in. 9M series, 4 corner strobes blue/red color, mounted on light bar above radar location. Vessel to be delivered as a turnkey unit, FOB Ketchikan, Alaska not later than November 15, 2008. Note: No trailer is included with this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial items does not apply to this solicitation. Offer to be made for the lowest price.

Responses should include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items.

Any resulting contract will include FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items.

Any resulting contract will include FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. The following clauses within this clause are applicable:

52.222-3 Convict labor (Aug 1996)

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2007)

52.222-23 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007)

52.225-1 Buy American Act Supplies (June 2003)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999)

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (May 1999)

Responses to this solicitation are due by close of business, April 25, 2008. Responses may be submitted in hard copy to Stephen M. Patton, Tongass National Forest, 648 Mission St., Ketchikan, AK 99901, via email to spatton@fs.fed.us, or fax 907-228-6241.