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61 -- FUSES AND FUSEABLE SAFETY SWITCHES SOL DTMA92-97-R-00218 DUE 082297 POC Milton G. Spears, Contracting Officer, (757) 441-3245, FAX: (757) 441-6080; J.C. Ashberry (757) 887-3233 X 25 or FAX: (757) 887-1188. E-MAIL: --, toni.kimbrough@marad.dot.gov. Fuses and Fuseable Safety Switches, RFQ 970016, Due 08-22-97. 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 970016 being issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 90-45. The appropriate standard industrial classification code is 5063, this solicitation is a set aside for small businesses. Description of requirement: 20 each, H365R 400 AMP-600 volt-30 Fuseable Safety Switch; 20 each, H364RB 200 AMP-600 volt-30 Fuseable Safety Switch; 20 each, H362RB 60 AMP-600 volt-30 Fuseable Safety Switch; 20 each, H361RB 30 AMP-600 volt-30 Fuseable Safety Switch; 60 each, 400 AMP 600 VAC Fuse; 60 each, 200 AMP 600VAC Fuse; 60 each, 60 AMP 600 VAC Fuse; 60 each, 30 AMP 600 VAC Fuse. Delivery schedule is 30 calendar days following award. FOB point is destination: U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, James River Reserve Fleet, End of Harrison Road, Bldg. 2606, Ft. Eustis, VA 23604. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 does not apply to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of price alone. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. The cluse 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; in addition, FAR clause 52.222-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies, applies to this acquisition. Offers are to be submitted to: Milton G. Spears, ATTN: Contracting. Offers are due by close of business 08-22-97. Offers may be faxed to (757) 441-6080. For more information regarding this acquisition, contact J. C. Ashberry, (757) 887-3233 X 25 or FAX: (757) 887-1188. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit if $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0218)

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