This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Solicitation number DTSL55-08-Q-P0645 is issued as a request for quotation. This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. The applicable NAICS code is 423830 and the size standard is 500 employees. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. Requirement as follows: Thirty (30) ton rough terrain crane (1 each) with the attached specifications. Delivery FOB Destination by February 1, 2009 to Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, Attn: Receiving Warehouse, 251 Fregoe Road, Massena, NY 13662. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Evaluation factors to be included in provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commerical items are 1) price and other price related factors contained within this notice; and 2) the technical capability of the offered crane to meet the Corporation's requirements. Offerors are required to include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. If the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov (see below), only paragraph (l) of this provision needs to be completed and submitted. FAR clause, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses contained within clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Alternate I; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Alternate I; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. Addendum – Additional FAR Clauses applicable to this solicitation: 52.204-4, Printing or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (AUG 2000); 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008); 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991). Response date for receipt of offers/quotes is by COB Monday, July 21, 2008. Offerors are required to submit descriptive literature with their quote. Quotes may be emailed to Patricia.White@sls.dot.gov , faxed to (315) 764-3268, or mailed to PO Box 520, Massena, NY 13662. All responsible offerors may submit a quote which shall by considered by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Questions regarding this acquisition are to be directed to Patricia White, Contracting Officer, (315) 764-3236 or by email to the address above. Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database to be eligible for award. Register at www.ccr.gov . In conjunction with CCR registration, offerors shall complete their representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov. Full text of FAR clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far/.