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35 -- INDUSTRIAL FORKLIFT SOL DTCGG1-99-Q-3WK061 DUE 021199 POC Mattie Walker, 401-736-1766 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation DTCGG1-99-Q-3WK061 is issued as a REquest for Quotation (RFQ). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquistion Circular 90-45. The Standard INdustrial Code (SIC) for this procurement is 3537 and the small business standard size is 750 employees. Requirement is for 6500 lb capacity, Mast: Two stage high visibility mast, maximum fork height 130 inches, with six degree tilt forward and rearward. Fork size: 2" x 5" x 42" with load backrest extension. CAB: All weather, with top front, side, and rear windows, removal doors, with key locks and liding windows. Front and rear washinger and wipers. heater, defroster, fan, fire extinquisher and dome light. An instrument panel shall be in the perator's compartment, the panel shall include gauges to monitor the engine coolant temperature, transmission temperature, amount of fuel, and hour meter. The panel shall also include monitor lights for the engine oil pressure, alternator voltage output and break fluid levels. Engine: Diesel engine 2.6-liter minimim. Engine shall operate atleast 2 functions (lift & title)and propelling the lift truck forward or backward simultaneously without loss of power. Transmision: One speed automatic of the power shift type. Hydraulics: Hydraulic levers shall operate all lifting functions. The lever should be operated in the operator's compartment. Tire: Pneumatic type. BRAKES: Service brakes shall be self-adjusting hydraulic and parking brakes shall be mechanical. Lights: Two headlights,two stop; taillights; four flood work lights; two forward and two aft; and flashing safety light. Lights should e protected from damage during normal operations.Safety: forklift shall be equipped with an electronic backup alarm that sounds when the truck is shifted into reverse. The operator seat shall be provided with a seat belt. The forklift is to be delivered to Naval Engineering Support Unit Boston, Newport, RI. Delivery is required no later than 75 days after Notice of Award. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL, applies to applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order.3.Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items,must be included with offer.52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items;52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items;52.232-33, MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT. Contractor will be responsible for accepting delivery of equipment at station. Coast Guardis not responsible for offloading. Companies wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following a price quote on company letterhead for the requested item, showing the solicitation number, and price of forklift along with delivery cost, and delivery date, and a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror, Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Those companies not in possession of the clause in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. Offers are required to be submitted by close of business February 11, 1999. NOTE: The quoter shall furnish as part of its quote all descriptive literature and technical data necessary for technical personnel to determine whether the products offered meets the requirements of this solicitation. Posted 01/07/99 (W-SN286104). (0007)

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