USDA Forest Service, 2222 West 2300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119

24 -- CRAWLER TRACTOR/TRAIL BUILDING MACHINE FOR THE DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST SOL RFQ 07-98-037 DUE 052198 POC Nelda Montgomery, 801/975-3443, Contracting Officer, Karn Goodsell, 801/975-3442 WEB: nmontgom/wo_gsc@fs.fed.us, nmontgom/wo_gsc@fs.fed.us. 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; proposal are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is (Request for Quotation) RFQ 07-98-037. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-44. This procurement falls within the definition of standard industrial classification code 5084. The small business size standard is 100 employees. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program is not applicable to this procurement. Technical specifications are: Crawler tractor/trail building machine dimensions: width 48" max.; blade width 60" max.; length with blade & rippers 156" max.; ENGINE: make 4 cylinder diesel or equivalent; horsepoweer 80 H.P. min.; cooling air or water; electrical system 12 volts 33 amp; fuel capacity 20 gallons(US) min.; hydraulic oil cap 20 gallons(US) min.; STEERING: Hydrostatic, full power, counter rotating tracks; and one or two-lever for all actions; TRANSMISSION: two variable displacement pumps driving two or four hydraulic(one or two per track) giving a fully hydrostatic wheel drive. One or two lever control for direction, speed and power; UNDERCARRIAGE: full floating tracks and sprockets; track rollers 5 each side min.; length of track on ground 56" min.; shoes per track 30 min.; trach shoe width 11" min.; ground pressure 7.3 PSI max.; STANDARD EQUIP: R.O.P.S. canopy; full instrumentation and gauges; full belly pan; seat belt; remote mount oil filter; heavy duty undercarriage with five sealed and pre-lubricated rollers each side; forced air hydraulic oil cooler; cold weather starting kit; track roller guard-inside and out; sprocket drive rock and crank case guard; front drive rock and crank case guard; bacuator air cleaner; water separator filter in-line for fuel; hydraulic power take-off connections rear and front; six way dozer blade-max. width 60"-able to tilt 20 degrees to either side and 25 degrees front rear. Replaceable cutting edges and able to lift 24". Heavy duty const., including heavy duty hydraulic rams; safety brake; dry cell battery; side and rear brush screens with limbs risers; vandalism kit-includes locking system for fuel, and hydraulic oil openings; hydraulic oil cooler; ripper-3 tooth; float action on dozer-up/down&tilt. OPTIONS: Light kit-2 front, 1 back; winch, hydraulic -- 9000 # pull; and backup warning system. Bidders are to bid theirtrade in allowance for a 1993 model SWECO 450 Trail Dozer. Engine has a max.of approx. 1,3000 hours. Machine is in very good condition. Delivery time is 60 days ARO. Quotation will be evaluated on proposed make and model, that best meets the Forest Service needs, delivery time, and price. Bidders shall submit descriptive literature describing their prposed equipment. Offerors are to included a completed copy of the provisions FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifcations -- Commercial Items with offer. FAR clause 52.212-4. Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this procurement. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this procurement. Quotes are due by May 21, 1998 at 4:00 P.M. MST.***** (0133)

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