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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation, a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. Solicitation Number I2680090002 is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Contractor to furnish and deliver: White Oak #2A Common, Circular Rough Sawn, White Pine #2 Common, Circular Rough Sawn, Yellow Poplar #2A Common, Circular Rough Sawn and Yellow Locust #2A Common, Circular Rough Sawn. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-26. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 423310. The Solicitation is a total Small Business Set-Aside, Size Standard 100 Employees. The Contractor shall furnish and deliver White Oak #2, Circular Rough Sawn, seasoned lumber (air or kiln dried) with a maximum moisture content of 19% in nominal sizes, in accordance with cut sheet sizes as follows: (1) Thickness/In: 2, Width/In: 10, Length/Ft. 10', Board Foot Each: 16.6, Unit Each, Quantity 5, Total Board Foot 83, Total Price $________________; (2) Thickness/In: 2, Width/In: 10, Length/Ft. 8', Board Foot Each: 13.28, Unit Each, Quantity15, Total Board Foot 199.2, Total Price $________________; (3) Thickness/In: 2, Width/In: 6, Length/Ft. 12', Board Foot Each: 12, Unit Each, Quantity 53, Total Board Foot 636, Total Price $________________; (4) Thickness/In: 2, Width/In: 4, Length/Ft. 12', Board Foot Each: 8, Unit Each, Quantity 12, Total Board Foot 96, Total Price $________________; (5) Thickness/In: 2, Width/In: 4, Length/Ft. 10', Board Foot Each: 6.6, Unit Each, Quantity 6, Total Board Foot 39.6, Total Price $________________; (6) Thickness/In: 1, Width/In: 10, Length/Ft. 10', Board Foot Each: 8.3, Unit Each, Quantity 31, Total Board Foot 257.3, Total Price $________________; (7) Thickness/In: 1, Width/In: 9, Random Length, Board Foot Each: 9.75, Random Length 10'-16', Unit Each, Quantity 37, Total Board Foot 360.75, Total Price $________________; (8) Thickness/In: 1, Width/In: 8, Length/Ft. 12', Board Foot Each: 8, Unit Each, Quantity 32, Total Board Foot 256, Total Price $________________; (9) Thickness/In: 1, Width/In: 4, Length/Ft. 10', Board Foot Each: 3.3, Unit Each, Quantity 37, Total Board Foot 122.1, Total Price $________________; (10) Thickness/In: 1, Width/In: 4, Length/Ft. 8', Board Foot Each: 2.64, Unit Each, Quantity 52, Total Board Foot 137.28, Total Price $________________; (11) Thickness/In: 1, Width/In: RW, Length/Ft. 12', Board Foot Each: 8, Random Length: 6"-10", Unit Each, Quantity 30, Total Board Foot 240, Total Price $________________; (12) Thickness/In: 1 1/8, Width/In: RW, Length/Ft. RL, Board Foot Each: 14.4, Random Width: 8"-16", Random Length: 8'-16', Unit Each, Quantity 24, Total Board Foot 345.6, Total Price $________________; (13) Thickness/In: 1, Width/In: 8, Length/Ft. 10', Board Foot Each: 6.7, Unit Each, Quantity 7, Total Board Foot 46.9, Total Price $________________; (14) Thickness/In: 1, Width/In: 6, Length/Ft. 10', Board Foot Each: 5, Unit Each, Quantity 7, Total Board Foot 35, Total Price $________________; White Pine #2 Common, Circular Rough Sawn, seasoned lumber (air or kiln dried) with a maximum moisture content of 19% in nominal sizes in accordance with cut sheet sizes as follows: the following: (1) Thickness: 1, Width: RW, Length: RL, Board Foot: 6.7, Random Width: 6"-10", Random Length 8'-12', Unit: Each, Quantity 32, Total Board Feet: 214.4, Total Price $_______________; (2) Thickness: 1, Width: 3, Length: RL, Board Foot: 3, Random Length 8'-16', Unit: Each, Quantity 240, Total Board Feet: 720, Total Price $_______________; (3) Thickness: 1, Width: 3, Length: 8', Board Foot: 2, Each, Quantity 24, Total Board Feet: 48, Total Price $_______________; (4) Thickness: 1, Width: 4, Length: 12', Board Foot: 4, Unit Each, Quantity 6, Total Board Feet: 24, Total Price $_______________; (5) Thickness: 1, Width: 4, Length: 10', Board Foot: 3.3, Unit Each, Quantity 12, Total Board Feet: 39.6, Total Price $_______________; (6) Thickness: 1 1/2, Width: 3, Length: RL, Board Foot: 6, Random Length 8'-12', Unit Each, Quantity 20, Total Board Feet: 120, Total Price $_______________; (7) Thickness: 1, Width: 8, Length: RL, Board Foot: 6.7, Random Length 8'-12', Unit Each, Quantity 54, Total Board Feet: 361.8, Total Price $_______________.Delivery of Materials $________________. Delivery of all materials is required by November 18, 2008. The Contractor shall deliver to: Cradle of Forestry, 11250 Pisgah Highway (State Route 276), Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 28768. The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition and are available at: www.arnet.gov FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions, FAR 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language, FAR 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency, FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, FAR 52.222-3 Limitations on Subcontracting; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.247-.34 F.O.B. Destination; FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed Price Supply-Service). Award of any contract resulting from this solicitation will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation will be based on best value to the Government, cost or price and other factors considered. The Government reserves the right to make award without further discussion. Bids shall be submitted in an original copy no later than 12:00 p.m. on October 9, 2008 to: National Park Service, Historic Preservation Training Center, Attention: Sheila Rushlow, 4801A Urbana Pike, Frederick, Maryland 21704. Bids shall confirm registration in Contractor Central Registry www.ccr.gov, provide a Dunn and Bradstreet Number, individual descriptions of materials with unit price and total prices for each identified material, completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and originally signed copy of Standard Form 1449 downloadable through http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/current/html/subpart%2053_2.html, go to 53.212 Acquisition of Commercial Items, SF 1449. On the Standard Form 1449. On the Standard Form 1449, the Offeror shall guarantee that pricing is good for 60 days after the closing date for receipt of proposals. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed price contract on or before October 14 2008. The point of contact for inquiries and clarifications is Sheila Rushlow, Contracting Officer, Telephone Number (301) 663-8206, Extension 103, Facsimile Number (301) 663-8032 or Email address sheila_rushlow@nps.gov.