USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

37 -- JOHN DEERE 4435 COMBINE (USED EQUIPMENT) SOL 5114-8-3090 DUE 091998 POC Lorna Flansburg 309-681-6615 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, flansbul@ars.usda.gov. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area has a requirement for a John Deere 4435 combine (used equipment). 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 solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-8-3090 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this acquisition is 3523 with a size standard of 500 employees. CLIN 0001 Combine, John Deere 4435, set up for harvesting corn and soybeans. 356 cubic inch, 6 cyl, 117 HP Diesel engine, 23.1x26 drive tires, variable-speed belt drive OR hydrostatic drive (specify), 125 Bu. grain tank, 5626 sq. inchcleaning shoe area, 24 inch diameter x 41 inch long threshing cylinder, low-speed shaft monitors, equipped with straw chopper. Unit to be in field-ready condition. Provide type of drive, year of production, number of hours, and description of additional features options or equipment. This is a name brand acquisition -- no " equal" or substitutes will be accepted, combine must match current harvesting heads (government owned equipment) used with existing equipment. Your quote must be good for at least 10 days from closing of this solicitation. Price to be quoted FOB destination. Delivery to be within 30 days after receipt of order to USDA-ARS-MWA, Urbana, IL 61801. The resultant contract will be Tax Exempt. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Proposals will be evaluated on price, price related factors such as condition and use of the equipment, and past performance. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, August 19, 1998 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. You may fax your quotation to 309-681-6680 attn: Lorna Flansburg. Posted 08/03/98 (W-SN231864). (0215)

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