Contracting Division, P.O. Box 8368, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368

22 -- RAILROAD EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE VEHICLE Sol M6700196Q9646. Due 090996. Contact, Joyce Bays, 910-451-3016/Contract Specialist. 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 is issued as a request for quotation M6700196Q9646 and constitutes the only solicitation; proposals 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 90-38. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this unrestricted requirement is 3743 and the small business size standard is 1,000. Item 0001 1 (ea) railroad track maintenance vehicle, reconditioned 1987, or comparable, GMC #7000 series, Model #S-306 or comparable, used to perform routine and emergency maintenance on railroad tracks. Series 7000 chassis, 33,000 gross vehicle weight, 167'' wheel base, Detroit 8.2 ton, air base, Clark 5 speed transmission, Lipe 14-2 clutch, 12,000 lb. front axle, 21,000 lb. rear axle, 5.57 ration, 23,000 Springs, 4,000 Aux., 11:00 x 20:00 tires, 4yd dump body 10' long, Rail Racks, Pintle hitch, IMT-model 6014 crane, mounted B.O.C., 14' boom, 10,300 lb. maximum capacity, 4200 lb capacity at maximum reach, Fairmont 25-45 reconditioned rail gear, unit freshly painted, completely serviced, New York State Heavy Truck Safety Inspection, revolving or strobe light. Item 0002 (1 ea) 1990 GMC, or comparable, railroad track maintenance and inspection vehicle, GMC P-30, Model #S-296, or comparable, used to perform railroad track maintenance and inspection. Utilimaster aluminum truck cab, 350 gas engine, automatic transmission with cooler, power steering and brakes, roof vent, strobe or revolving light, 9'' flatbed style body, side mounted tool boxes, welding tank storage rack, vehicles fully serviced and New York State Inspected, Hi-Rail, Fairmont 0307 rail gear with steel or rubber treads, gear 100% rebuilt to factory specifications, derail skids, rail sweeps front, front bumpers and sight rods, rear bumper. Both vehicles shall include a 30 day warranty, or better, and all operating manuals for truck, rail gear, and boom. Any deviation from these specifications shall be fully explained. Delivery shall be 30 days, or less, after receipt of order, to Freight Traffic Branch, Bldg. 1011, Camp Lejeune NC. Delivery shall be F.O.B. destination. Award will be based on price and price related factors. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 instructions to offerors-commercial items (Oct 1995); FAR 52.212-3, offeror representations and certifications - commercial items (Oct 1995); FAR 52.212-4 contract terms and conditions - commercial items (Oct 1995); FAR 52.212-5 contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders - commercial items (Oct 1995), including the additional FAR clauses cited within the clause under Paragraph (b)(6) through (9); DFARS 252.212-7001 contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders applicable to defense acquisitions of commercial items (Nov 1995) (clause included by Reference is 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582) and 252.225-7000 Buy American Act - Balance Of Payments Program Certificate. The offeror is requested to provide their Contractor's Establishment Code (CEC) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code with their quote. The CAGE code entered must be for that name and address provided by the Contractor. If the offeror does not have a CAGE code, it may ask the Contracting Officer to request one from the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC). Period for acceptance of offers is 30 calendar days. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their offers in accordance with 52.212-1 and shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3 and 252.225-7000. Closing date 09 Sep 96, 4:00 p.m. Submit quotes to Contracting Division, P.O. Box 8368, MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368. POC: Joyce Bays, (910) 451-3016. (227)

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