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39 -- CROSBY G-2160 "WIDE BODY" SLING SAVER ALLOY SHACKLE AND MATCHED SET OF TWO SLINGS. SOL N00391-98-Q-MD29 DUE 060198 POC Vonda DeBolt, (717)-790-4244. This is a combined SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for Commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 soliciation will not be issued. (ii) This soliciation Number N00391-98-Q-MD29 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR #90-42, and DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRUCULAR #91-11. (iv) This solicitation is a small business set-aside. SIC is 3496. Prepare response in accordance with the following: 2 each Crosby G-2160 "Wide Body" Sling Saver Ally Shackle with the following: 600 Metric Ton Capacity, Crosby Stock #1021352; accompanied with certification for capacity in pounds, non-destructive testing, material (mill) analysis, Charpy impact properties, proof testing, expressed in pounds. Also Crosby written instructions for field inspection, acceptance criteria and non-destructive testing, also availability for a pair of these shackles. Second item -- 1 matched set of two slings in accordance with the following: Manufactured in accordance with ANSI/ASME B30.9-1996; 3 1/2" X 70' 6X37 Class SWS, EIPS, IWRC, with standard sized, (of sufficient size to fit Crosby G-2160/1021352 Shackle bow); mechanical swedged and flemished eyes, vertical rated capacity (safe working load) of 204,000 lbs.; slings to be labeled and proof tested at two times the vertical rated capacity per requirement of ASME B30.9. Slings to be accompanied with written certification for: material and assembly of slings, weight of each sling, proof testing, expressed in pounds, and safe working loads per configuration expressed in pounds. (v) The contractor shall provide delivery on an FOB destination basis to the address provided. (vi) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to offerors, Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (vii) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation, Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (viii). ADDENDUM 52.212-2 Para (a) Award will be based on the greatest percentage of return to the government. (ix) Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provisions at FAR 52-212-3,, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (Oct 1995) with its offeror. (x) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial items (Oct 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. The resulting contract will be a firm, fixed price ( FFP). (xi) FAR 52.212 -5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is incorporated in this contract by reference. (xii) CBD numbered notes N/A. (xiii) Proposals are due by Noon,EST, 01 Jun 98 at the contracting Activity Attn: Vonda DeBolt, P.O. Box 2020, Bldg. 112, Mechanicsburg, PA. 17055, Telephone (717) 790-4244. (0138)

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