U.S Forest Service Entiat Ranger District- Mini Excavator Purchase- Name Brand Request

(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordancewith the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplementedwith additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes theonly solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not beissued. (ii)This solicitation 1240BD24Q0079 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) (iii)The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effectthrough Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. (iv)This procurement is set aside for Small Business Concerns.

The NAICS code is333120 - Construction Machinery Manufacturing and the Small Business SizeStandard is 1,250 employees. Description of Requirement The Recreation Department for the Region 6 Entiat Ranger District located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has a requirement to purchase (1) Kubota U-17 mini excavator to maintain campgrounds within their district. This is a brand name item request.

Brand Name or Equal Product identified by the Government in this solicitation: (1)Kubota U-17 Mini Excavator with thumb attachment, uses a side-tiltingbucket, and has zero tail swing Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance 1.Delivery: A Forest Service employee with the Entiat Ranger District will pick up the excavator from a local dealer. If not local, Delivery address is:

Christopher Allen-Flowers 2108 Entiat Way Entiat, WA 988222.Need by date: 45 days ARO Please see attached RFQ