IHS, Alaska Area Native Health Service, Area Office of Acquisition Management, 4141 Ambassador Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508-5928

56 -- SOIL ANCHORS AND INSTALLATION RODS SOL 243-98-Q-6000 DUE 020698 POC Contact Theresa M Smith, 907-729-2970 / 2977 Fax, Contracting Officer, Burton J Humphrey, 907-729-2965 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 number is 243-98-Q-6000 and is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. The Standard Industrial Classification if 3325, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Alaska Area Native Health Service (AANHS) has a requirement to purchase 2500 (each) Duckbill (soil) anchors, Model 88-DBL, and, 4 (each) installation (driving) rods for above, Model 68. The soil anchor requirements are: Materials: Anchor Body -- Aluminum, weight 14 oz; Anchor Cable -- Galvanized 1/4" 7x19 GAC, 3 1/2' in length, 7000 pound minimum breaking strength; Performance: The soil anchor shall be able to resist 3000 pounds of force; Installation: The soil anchor required shall be driven into the soil using a hammer and a driving rod. As the anchor is being driven it compacts the soil around the anchor body. Once the anchor is in proper depth the drive rod is removed. An upward pull on the cable rotates the anchor into load lock position. The anchor cuts into and further compacts the undisturbed soil; Equal: The soil anchor shall be equal to a Duckbill Model 88-DBL. The driving rod requirements are: The driving rod shall be capable of installing the soil anchor as described above. The rod shall be made of 1/2" round steel with an enlarged striking head. The rod shall be a total of 3' in length. Required delivery date is May 1, 1998. Delivery shall be made FOB Destination to: OEH&E Lower Yard, Attn: Dennis Wagner, 131 Orca St., Anchorage, AK 99501 (with a Mark for address of Kotlik, AK). All items shall be packaged for ocean shipment. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision. Offers will be evaluated in accordance with 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items. price and delivery will be the evaluation factors. Offerors must include a completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition along with any addenda to the clause. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Quotes must be submitted in writing. Quotes shall be submitted by 02/06/98, 4:00PM Local Time, Attn: Theresa Smith at the Alaska Area Native Health Service, Area Office of Acquisition Management, 4141 Ambassador Dr., Anchorage, AK 99508-5928 or by fax at 907-729-2977. Offerors who fax their quote must follow-up via telephone to ensure quote is received. (0023)

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