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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-22. The solicitation number is Q9512080112, and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 212321 with an associated small business size standard of 500 employees. This solicitation is a small business set-aside. This solicitation will result in an award of a firm, fixed-price contract.

The National Park Service has a requirement for a single contractor to supply and deliver approximately 700 tons of 1 inch crushed gravel. DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICATIONS: Gravel must meet the WSDOT 2008 specifications for Crushed Rock Surfacing for Roads and Bridges. The WSDOT 2008 specifications are available on the internet at the following website address: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/publications/manuals/M41-10.htm. The contractor will be responsible for bunching the stockpile with each delivery to prevent as much as is practicable material loss and minimize the stockpile footprint. DELIVERY SCHEDULE: Delivery needs to be made between mid-September 2008 and mid-October 2008, starting as soon as possible after receiving the notice of award. The contractor shall supply copies of weight/quarry tickets showing the type of material, quantity, delivery date, and contract number attached to corresponding invoices. LOCATION: The stockpile location is at the Staircase Recreational Site trailhead parking lot, approximately 17 miles west of Hoodsport on Route 119. The stockpile location can accommodate delivery using a truck and transfer pup. PRICE SCHEDULE: unit price of $__________ per ton, delivered (700 tons).

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this solicitation. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Award will be made on the basis of "best value" to the contractor that the Government determines can best satisfy the objectives and requirements of this Request for Quotations, in a manner most advantageous to the Government. The government reserves the right to make award without discussions. Quoters must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, with its offer, or be electronically registered at the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website. The ORCA website address is http://orca.bpn.gov. The clauses at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, apply to this solicitation. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and includes the following clauses: 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-03 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 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; and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference in this solicitation can be accessed on-line in full text at the following websites: htt://www.arnet.gov/far or http://www.ios.doi.gov/pam/aindex.html. All quoters must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The CCR website is http://www.ccr.gov.

Any questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below. Quotations must be received no later than Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 4:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time. Submit quotations to the attention of the Contracting Officer, Olympic National Park, 600 E. Park Avenue, Port Angeles WA 98362 or send by facsimile to (360) 565-3018. The point of contact for this solicitation is: Phaedra Fuller, Contract Specialist, Olympic National Park, telephone: 360-565-3009, email: Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov, fax: 360-565-3018. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.