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36 -- BALER SOL F4561398Q0413 DUE 040798 POC 11. Contact Denver Mills, 509/247-2233/ Contracting Officer Laurie D. Whelan, 509/247-3859 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 F4561398Q0413 is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. The standard industrial code is 3569. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business, less than 500 employees. The purchase and installation of Marathon side-eject (right-hand eject) horizontal baler (Brand Name Only) in accordance with the following statement of work: GENERAL SCOPE: Scope includes purchase and installation of a new right-hand eject baler for new Pollution Prevention Recycling Center (PPRC) on Fairchild Air Force Base. This includes trade-in of existing, in very good condition, left-hand eject baler. Scope also includes removing and transporting existing conveyor feed assembly from existing recycle center and installing in new facility as part of the baler assembly. CURRENT STATUS: The new PPRC is currently under construction with an estimated completion date from 1 to 15 May 1998. Contractor will be responsible for storing the new baler until notified the new facility is complete and ready for baler installation. The contractor will be allowed a maximum of 6 weeks for the manufacturer to fabricate and deliver the baler. The contractor will be given at least 10-calendar days notice prior to the installation date. Installation and start-up of baler/conveyor system to be completed within 5 calendar days of provided installation date. Because this is an existing, operating recycling program, it is anticipated the installation will need to be completed during/in conjunction with a weekend to limit downtime of the recycling operations. STANDARD FEATURES OF NEW BALER: The Marathon side-eject (right-hand eject) horizontal baler, model number SE-504242 includes space saving side tie-off for against-the-wall installation; hydraulic bale right hand eject/server island; bale chamber door hinged on left side; adjustable/reversible ram shear blade; angled, serrated body shear blade; front and rear spring-loaded retainer dogs; chute-type hopper with access door and interlock switch; lower photo cell; hydraulic bale door latch and replaceable abrasion resistant floor liner and ram bottom; hi-efficiency 208 volt power unit with quiet vane pump; UL/CSA labeled panel box; power "on" light; key-operated on/off switch; start-up buzzer and rotating beacon; programmable controller; power disconnect; 10 micron return line filter; bale-made light/buzzer. Unit will be shipped with hydraulic oil. Power pack conveniently located atop rear portion of baler. Paint of standard color. Oil cooler is also a standard feature. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Install new right-hand eject baler at new PPRC. Removeconveyor from existing location and move to new building. Set-up conveyor with new baler and complete system assembly. Perform start-up procedures of baler/conveyor system. Remove the existing used horizontal baler. 2. Contractor is responsible to ensure power supply to new baler and conveyor location in new facility is adequate for equipment operation. This will include 3-phase and 110 volts for the conveyor feed assembly. Scope includes connecting all components together on baler and conveyor to operate as a single system. Contractor will verify specifications per Marathon Equipment Company supplied drawing for conveyor and baler operation. Contractor will review building plans to ensure location and positioning of equipment (including conveyor pit) will function in designed facility prior to bid submittal. For information call Denver Mills at (509) 247-2233. OTHER: 1. Quote must include freight from factory to Fairchild AFB,. 2. Quote must include training FAFB, personnel on safe operation. Also provide Operation and Service Manual for new baler. 3. Quote should include the following price breakdown: (1) Price of new baler. (2) Trade-in allowance on existing used, in very good condition, left-hand eject Marathon side eject horizontal baler; model: SE-504242-830 Serial # 83014. (3) Installation fees. (4) Cost for relocation of conveyor to new building. (5) Include any significant cost or fees associated with this project. 4. Quote should include all warranty information concerning this project. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to offerors-commercial items (April 98) applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (Jan 97) applies to this acquisition. A completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with any quotation. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (April 98) applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statues of Executive Orders-CommercialItems (April 98) applies to this acquisition; under para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Specialized Disabled and Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 USC 793), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212). The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 97) applies to this acquisition; the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government based on the following factors listed in order of importance: 1. Purchase price of new baler. 2. Trade-in allowance of old baler. 3. Length of time required for fabrication, delivery, and installation of items. Offers are due by 7 April 98 NLT 2:00 PM by FAX to 92 CONS/LGCS, Attn: Denver Mills, Fairchild AFB, WA, FAX 509/247-2073 or bymail to Denver Mills, 92 Cons/LGCS, 110 West Ent. Suite 200, Fairchild AFB, WA. 99011-9403. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized. (0079)

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