National Park Service, Bighorn Canyon, NRA, P.O. Box 7458, Fort Smith, MT 59035-7458

38 -- 125 GALLON MELTER APPLICATOR W/PUMP; DIESEL FUELED SOL IFB1320-98-0010 DUE 092898 POC Judie J. Moseman, Contract Specialist, (406)666-2412 Fax:(406)666-2415 WEB: Bighorn Canyon, NRA National Park Service, http://www.nps.gov. E-MAIL: Bighorn Canyon, NRA, Judie_Moseman@nps.gov. (i).This is a combined synopsis/sealed bid solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format contained in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.!! (ii).Solicitation #IFB1320-98-0010!! (iii).This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-37.!! (iv).This if a full and open procurement under SIC 3531, Constructions Machinery and Equipment.!! (v). There are two line items:CLIN#0001 Super Shot 125 Melter Applicator, quantity (1); CLIN#0002 Auto Loader, quantity (1).!! (vi). Description:Doulbe-boiler type melter applicator that is specifically designed for and shall be capable of heating and applying without any further equipment modification all grades of asphalt rubber sealants and specification joint sealants. The machine shall be capable of starting at ambient temperature and bringing the sealant material up to application temperature in one hour our less. Features included: towing frame & jack; running gear; heating tank; expansion tank; insulation; loading hatch; heating system; ignition of burner; temperature control; drive & drive controls; agitation; bi-directional variable speed pumping unit; sealant hose & applicator wand; diesel engine; fuel capacity (melter shall have 25-gallon (64 1) diesel fuel tank for operation of the entire unit; capable of operation for a minimum of 24 hours on one tank of diesel. Options to be included: 3" Pintle Hitch; Rubber Tire Jack;6-Wire Trailer Connector; Strobe Light Kit w/bracket; 10# Fire Extinguisher, w/bracket; Tool Box; 3/8 Safety Hook w/Latch; 3" disk; Spare Tire Mounting Kit; Lockable Battery Box; Wand Tip Adapters; Parts/Operation Manuals; Safety Training Video; (1)Day On-Site Training Session by Manufacture.!! (vii). Date of Delivery should be within 90 days of award; Place of delivery will be BighornCanyon, NRA, Fort Smith, MT 59035; FOB:Destination.!! (viii). Solicitation provision at FAR52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is herby incorporated by reference.!! (ix). The government will evaluate bids in response to the solicitation without discussion and will award a contract to the responsible bidder who whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the government considering technical specifications stated in description.!! (x). Offeror's are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.!! (xi). Clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commerical Items (OCT 1995), is hereby incorporated by reference.!! (xii). Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commerical Items, is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract (b)(2)52.203-10,(b)(3)52.219-8, (b)(6)52.222-26, (b)(7)52.222-35, (b)(8)52.222-36, (b)(9)52.222-37, (b)(15)52.225021.!! (xiii). Bidders must show proof that a large stock of parts for the model of equipment upon which he is bidding is made available. Bidder will honor all manufacture standard warranty policies.!! (xiv). N/A!! (xv). N/A!! (xvi).Signed and dated offers must be submitted to Bighorn Canyon, NRA, P.O. Box 7458, Fort Smith, MT 59035 ATTN:Judie J. Moseman on or before close of business (4:00) September 28, 1998.!! (xvii). Contact Judie J. Moseman at (406)666-2412!!***** Posted 09/13/98 (W-SN249088). (0256)

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