NASA Lewis Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44135

55 -- UTILITY VEHICLE SOL RFQ3-020250 DUE 042695 POC Kathleen L. Batke, Contracting Officer, (216) 433-2823, who may be contacted at Mail Stop 500-319. Only written requests for copies of the solicitation will be accepted via mail or fax at (216) 433-5185. Requests shall include the solicitation no. RFQ3-020250 and your company's name, phone no., and mailing address. The Government wishes to procure one Ford Model E-350 utility vehicle van or equal. The vehicle needs to be large enough to transport earth station 21, a Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), to many U.S. destinations and demonstrate ACTS technologies to the public and industry. Operations will be conducted in and around the van as well as away from the van. This specialized van will be used in operations until the year 1999. The following is a list of some of the Salient Characteristics: 1) 5.8-liter EFI V8 engine w/heavy-duty engine cooling, overall vehicle width 96 inches; 2) Cargo box height 115 inches from ground, vehicle roof clearance 115 inches; 3) 10,700-pound GBWR, 5935-lb gross payload, 3500-lb net payload, 3550-pound front-end loading capacity, 7800-pound rear-end loading capacity; 4) A/C for cargo area, mounted above cab and through bulkhead behind cab, 120 Vac 60 Hz, max current draw 12 Amps, self-draining to the outside, 10500 BTU, 5) Minimum inside cargo width 86 inch with insulation, (max 90 inches without), cargo floor (with wheel wells) 33 inches above ground (with no payload), minimum inside cargo area height clearance 72 inches with cargo door open; maximum inside cargo area height clearance 78 inches.. Delivery to Cleveland, Ohio 44135. Delivery schedule is 84 calendar days after contract award. This procurement is being made under the provisions of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) portion of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (FASA). Written quotations were issued March 20, 1995, with the quotation due date of April 26, 1995. A fixed-price purchase order shall be awarded to the lowest price quote which is competitive with market pricesk, desired quality and delivery, considering past performance, warranties and other offerings of value to the Government. This procurement is reserved for small business unless the Purchase Agent is unable to obtain quotes from at least two small businesses which meet the above selectin criteria. (0094)

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